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Rosacea
Treatments
Your rosacea treatment
will be performed on site in Board Certified
Dermatologist, Dmitry Khasak, MD's Manhattan, New York
or Jersey City office.
In most cases, once a diagnosis of Rosacea has been
made a dermatologist will prescribed a combination of
oral antibiotics and the use of antibiotic gel as
initial treatment. The oral antibiotics will bring the
condition under control (reducing redness and the
formation of papules and pustules), then the topical
treatments will be used to keep the symptoms under
control. In all cases the dermatologist should help to
determine the relevant lifestyle factors which may need
modification to keep flushing/blushing from occurring.
Who gets Rosacea? Rosacea is considered to be an adult skin disorder.
Fair-skinned individuals seem to be affected more than
other skin types. Many people who develop rosacea have a
history of flushing or blushing more often than average.
Women are affected by rosacea a little more often than
men while men with rosacea are more likely to develop
rhinophyma.
How does Rosacea develop? One of early stages can be
traced to 'rosy cheeks'. Red patches will occur on the
face and linger for longer and longer. Finally, the
redness will not disappear, but stays. The condition is
a chronic one and the symptoms may go away only to
return later. Some people will develop pimples and nasal
bumps.
What can be done about Rosacea? Of course, consult a
dermatologist. However, be aware that some prescribed
medication can irritate skin already made sensitive by
rosacea. Be especially aware of non-prescription
medication used for acne. Some of the products have
ingredients that will further irritate the skin.
Does anything worsen Rosacea? Rosacea flare-ups can
be caused by alcohol, spicy foods, stress, sunlight, and
extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Some types of
medicines have been reported to cause rosacea to become
active.
If you have
any questions about Rosacea or would like to make an
appointment, feel free to contact Board Certified
Dermatologist Dmitry Khasak, MD at either his Manhattan,
New York or Jersey City, New Jersey office. |
