How your dermatologists in Chino Hills, CA, can help with rosacea.
When you look in the mirror, do you see a bright red rash across your face? If so, you might have rosacea, a condition characterized by inflamed blood vessels just under the skin.
Dr. Aman Sandhu and Dr. Diem Pham at Sand Dermatology in Chino Hills, CA, provide a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology, including treatment of rosacea.
Rosacea can show up as a diffuse red rash covering your forehead, nose, cheeks, and other facial areas. It can look like acne, with small, red, pimple-like blemishes.
When you have rosacea, you might also experience:
- Your skin feeling hot and painful
- Redness in the center of your face that doesn’t go away
- Thickening and enlargement of the skin on your nose
- Dry, scratchy, irritated eyes
Your risk of developing rosacea increases if you:
- Smoke
- Are female
- Have fair skin
- Are over 30 years old
- Have a family history of rosacea
You can do a lot to manage rosacea by limiting exposure to things that can increase blood flow to the skin. You need to avoid:
- Hot, spicy foods
- Hot drinks or alcoholic beverages
- Extreme temperatures, wind, or sunlight
- Physical activity and exercise
- Medications that dilute blood vessels
Your dermatologist can help you manage rosacea too. There are effective skincare regimens and cosmetic products which can help minimize the appearance of rosacea. In addition, your dermatologist may recommend:
- Laser treatment
- Dermabrasion
- Electrosurgery
- Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy
- Antibiotics including doxycycline
- Topical anti-redness gels or creams
Rosacea can dramatically affect the way you look, causing diminished self-esteem and self-confidence. You don’t have to let rosacea take over your skin.
To learn more about the causes and treatment of rosacea, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Aman Sandhu and Dr. Diem Pham at Sand Dermatology in Chino Hills, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (909) 313-5111, so call today.
