Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by facial flushing, redness, superficial broken blood vessels, bumps and pimples. The first sign of rosacea may be redness or flushing that comes and goes.
Rosacea is most often seen in fair-skinned people between the ages of 30 and 50 and typically affects the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. It is more common in women but more aggressive in men.
What causes Rosacea?
The cause of rosacea is not yet certain; theories relate to bacteria that live in the colon, an allergy to a natural mite (demodex mite) that lives in our skin, unstable vessels, genetics and sun exposure. What we do know is that something irritates the skin, leading to chronic inflammation with intermittent flare-ups.
Common Rosacea Triggers
Extremes of temperature
Intense Exercise
Alcohol
Caffeine
Spicy food
Prolonged UV exposure
Sun exposure
Stress
Cosmetics with fragrance, alcohols, abrasives and other irritating substances
Certain medications
Certain topical medication
Finesse Skin clinic offers the following treatments to assist with rosacea: