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Resolving Rosacea

Resolving Rosacea | Laser treatment for rosacea

Resolving Rosacea

Rosacea is a long standing condition where inflammation and blood vessel dilation forms a significant part of the disease. It is postulated to involve our immune systems as well as neural systems. Commonly, this results in a flushed appearance across affected areas over our face with small areas of red blood vessel dilation. 

Triggers include that of 

  • UV radiation
  • Temperature change
  • Skin irritation
  • Alcohol
  • Spicy foods

Rosacea Symptoms and Treatment Singapore

In Singapore, we provide therapy for rosacea that is shown to drastically reduce redness and alleviate symptoms.

In some cases, doctors will prescribe a topical gel for rosacea, such as 1% doxycycline, 0.75 % azithromycin, or 2% erythromycin.

What is Rosacea?

Flush, redness, and inflammatory bumps or pimples are typical symptoms of rosacea, a chronic skin disorder that mostly affects the facial skin.

Commonly misdiagnosed as acne or another skin condition, symptoms can persist anywhere between a few days to a number of months.

Although rosacea can appear at any age and in a variety of forms, it’s important to remember that it usually manifests itself after the age of 30.

Those who have fair skin and who flush excessively may be at more risk. Although rosacea is more commonly diagnosed in women, the symptoms are often more severe in men.

What are the Symptoms of Rosacea?

The symptoms of rosacea are as follows:

·        Redness in the facial area:

Commonly manifests on the face (typically the cheekbones, nose, chin, and forehead). Fluctuating and sometimes persistent red skin treatment is something you might observe. It’s possible that your nose or cheek blood vessels will expand and become more noticeable.

·        Flushing:

Rosacea can result in persistent blushing and flushing of the skin. You might also have a sensation of burning, heat, or warmth that comes and goes.

  • Red Inflammatory Bumps:

These lumps and pimples, which resemble similarly to acne and can sometimes include pus, can show up anywhere on your face. Acne. It’s possible that the skin on the face will feel hot and sore to the touch as well.

·        Enlarged nose (commonly in men):

Rosacea can cause the nose to resemble swollen or bumpy due to the excessive growth of tissue that occurs as a result of the extreme development of inflammation bumps or pimples.

This can lead to an enlarged nasal area. Men exhibit this symptom more frequently than women do.

  • Eye irritation:

A significant number of patients report having dry eyes that give the appearance of being bloodshot or watery. In more serious forms, swelling of the eyelids occurs, and there is a risk of vision loss due to injury to the cornea.

What are the causes of Rosacea?

Rosacea’s root origins are still a mystery, however, researchers believe the following elements may play a role in its development:

·        Stress:

Rosacea is almost always brought on by some form of stress. Any action you take to lower your levels of stress will be of great assistance in avoiding flare-ups and the exacerbation of symptoms that are already present.

·        Genetic factors, Family history:

According to a number of studies, the vast majority of people who suffer from rosacea also have a family background of this skin ailment. There is a strong likelihood that they acquired the genes for rosacea from their parents.

  • Your immune system may contribute to Rosacea:

According to studies, the majority of patients with a kind of rosacea that is similar to acne react to bacteria called Bacillus Polonius. Because of this reaction, their immune system goes into overdrive and reacts excessively.

Medical Treatments of Rosacea:

Oral Antibiotics

The symptoms of severe rosacea can be managed with oral antibiotics like erythromycin and doxycycline, which your doctor may prescribe. You’ll need to take these oral antibiotics with anti-inflammatory effects for a while.

Topical Antibiotics

Topical gels like 1% clindamycin, 0.75 % metronidazole, and 2% erythromycin are sometimes given for the treatment of rosacea. When applied to the skin, these gels eliminate harmful microorganisms. The most recent breakthrough treatment for rosacea is topical ivermectin.

By constricting blood arteries, brimonidine gel may make skin less red. The azelaic acid gel may help reduce swelling and redness while eliminating the blemishes on your skin.

R2 Glow Laser

We are able to develop a lightning impact on the skin with the help of an R2 Glow Laser. During this procedure, your physician will utilize bright light to eliminate big blood arteries from your body. Additionally, it lessens the redness that is chronic. It accomplishes this by removing a very small layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin, which reveals the fresh, glowing skin underneath.

In addition to this, it is an efficient laser treatment for acne as well as any regions of redness!

Is there a way for us to resolve Rosacea
We are looking at a combination of steps to treat this effectively! 

Steps To Resolving Rosacea

(1) Avoidance of Trigger Factors
This includes all of the above and also encompasses the regular use of sun protection. 

(2) R2 Glow Laser Resolution Treatment
A cornerstone of treatment which allows us to reach a definitive resolution against rosacea. 

(3) Importance of Skin Care
Usage of quality skin care products that deliver a calming anti inflammatory effect helps to keep rosacea at bay. 
I recommend RAI Post Laser Intensive Recovery Serum which uses natural herbs to create a calm soothing environment for skin afflicted by rosacea. 


**Diagnosis is critical whenever we are treating skin diseases. 
With regards to rosacea, always remember to tell your treating doctor if you have any blurring of vision which can affect a number of patients. 

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