Rosacea Face Treatment
Rosacea affects the skin on the face, often beginning as a red blush across the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. With time, it can worsen to red pimples or pus-filled bumps. Small blood vessels under the skin become more noticeable, and the skin of the nose may actually redden and thicken. Rosacea can also irritate the eyes and eyelids.
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Causes
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Fair-skinned individuals and those who blush easily usually get rosacea. Although it more frequently appears in women, men tend to have the most severe cases. Medical treatment cannot cure rosacea, but can control the symptoms, according to the FamilyDoctor.org.
Antibiotics
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A doctor may first prescribe a brief dose of oral antibiotics, then continue long-term treatment with a topical antibiotic gel or cream called metronidazole.
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Surgery
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Antibiotics, while good at controlling pimples or bumps, do not treat redness. Laser surgery can help remove fine blood vessels.
Things to Avoid
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Patients should avoid exposure to the sun, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, and very hot or cold temperatures, which can all worsen rosacea.
Skin Care
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Patients should use a mild cleanser and a moisturizer with a high SPF to protect the skin from sun damage.
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