{"product_id":"rosacea","title":"Rosacea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rosacea? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRosacea is a chronic, red acne-like benign skin condition affecting mostly fair skin people between the ages of 30 and 60. It is characterized by flare-ups and remissions. The main symptoms of rosacea include: red or pink patches; visible tiny broken blood vessels; small red bumps that sometimes contain pus; red cysts and pink or irritated eyes.  In other cases, the nose may become red and swollen from excess tissue. It is often misdiagnosed as adult acne hence the term Acne Rosacea. The exact cause is unknown Most people with the disease may not even know they have rosacea or that it is a diagnosable and treatable condition. Many people who have rosacea may just assume they blush or flush easily or are just very sun sensitive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the signs of Rosacea?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrequent blushing or flushing\u003c\/em\u003e: Facial redness that comes and goes is often the earliest sign of the disorder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersistent Redness:\u003c\/em\u003e A sunburn or redness that does not go away is the most common individual sign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBumps and Pimples:\u003c\/em\u003e What appears to be acne, however, blackheads (the hallmark of acne) are absent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisible Blood Vessels\u003c\/em\u003e: Small blood vessels become visible on the skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEye Irritation:\u003c\/em\u003e Eyelids may be swollen and eyes may appear watery or bloodshot. Persistent redness and stinging in the eyes is known as ocular rosacea. Severe cases can result in corneal damage and vision loss without medical intervention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurning or stinging\u003c\/em\u003e: Burning, stinging itchiness and\/or tightness may develop on the face\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDry appearance:\u003c\/em\u003e This is especially noticeable in the central facial area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaques:\u003c\/em\u003e Raised red patches may develop without changes in the surrounding skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkin thickening:\u003c\/em\u003e This most commonly occurs on the nose and is known as rhinophyma and is more common in men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwelling:\u003c\/em\u003e Edema, or swelling, on the face may occur independently or accompany other signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are common triggers for Rosacea?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature extremes\u003c\/em\u003e: Saunas, hot baths, simple overheating \u0026amp; excessively warm environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeather\u003c\/em\u003e: Extreme temperatures, strong winds, humidity and direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmotional\u003c\/em\u003e: Stress and anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood:\u003c\/em\u003e Spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and foods served hot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeverages:\u003c\/em\u003e Alcohol (especially red wine, beer, bourbon, gin vodka, champagne) and hot drinks (hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee, tea).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysical Exertion:\u003c\/em\u003e Overheating during exercise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrugs\u003c\/em\u003e: Vasodilators and long term use of topical steroids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmetic Products:\u003c\/em\u003e Cosmetics and hair sprays that have irritating ingredients, especially those containing alcohol, witch hazel or fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eHow is Rosacea treated? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTreatment depends on the physician’s diagnosis, staging and type of Rosacea and may include one or more of the following: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eGeneral Measures: Life style changes to avoid or minimize triggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003ePhotofacial or Intense Pulsed Light Treatment: Small facial veins (telangietasia), redness and flushing can be successfully treated with Intense Pulsed Light. This is a gentle and highly effective solution with minimal discomfort and downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTopical Treatment: Metronidazole cream or gel can be used when symptoms are mild. For more severe cases it is combined with oral antibiotics. Azelaic acid cream or lotion is another topical treatment option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eOral Antibiotics: Tetracycline antibiotics including doxycycline and minocycline reduce inflammation, redness, papules, pustules and eye symptoms of rosacea. Duration and dose depends on severity. Additional courses may be necessary (on an as needed basis) since antibiotics won’t cure rosacea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIsotretinoin: When antibiotics are ineffective or poorly tolerated, oral Isotretinoin may be very effective when used long term and in low doses. This option is unsuitable for some people who experience certain side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you suffer from Rosacea and would like to discuss treatment options, please call MD Aesthetics for a FREE consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/7464\/files\/rosacea_large.jpg?v=1472675588\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MD Aesthetics","offers":[{"title":"Single Treatment","offer_id":49350000181345,"sku":"anh1792315243601","price":150.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Package of 3 Photofacials","offer_id":49350000214113,"sku":"vnx1792315243602","price":427.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Package of 6 Photofacials","offer_id":49350000246881,"sku":"nvv1792315243603","price":744.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3933\/7057\/files\/rosacea_1.jpg?v=1792315250","url":"https:\/\/www.sunlitharbor.shop\/products\/rosacea","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}