Rosacea is a chronic disease that affects the sebaceous glands of the skin. Symptoms include redness, pimples and thickened skin in advanced stages.
What are the symptoms of rosacea?
The first symptom of rosacea is redness in the center of the face (forehead, nose, cheeks and chin). There may be a slight burning sensation and swelling. Sometimes there are small blood vessels called telangiectasias. In later stages appear red bumps and pus.
What can patients do to help with rosacea?
Use a sunscreen that filters out UVA and UVB rays with SPF protection factor greater than 30 for sensitive skin.
No sun exposure.
Do not eat foods containing chilli, caffeine, alcohol, or hot drinks.
Can rosacea be improved?
Signs and symptoms of rosacea can be dimmed using drugs. The pulsed light equipment acting on the redness of the skin. Call a dermatologist to guide according to the specific case, because the disease does not manifest itself equally in all individuals.
