WHAT IS ROSACEA DISEASE?
Rosacea (rosacea); It is a disease that causes significant redness and sometimes permanent disfigurement on the face. It is a common skin disease that affects a person's quality of life. Rosacea is also known as Rosacea. This disease manifests itself as inflammatory rashes on the skin, acne-like blisters, and superficial vascular dilatations. It is known as a disease seen mostly on the face and around the nose. However, this does not mean that the disease occurs only around the face. There is a possibility of this disease occurring in other parts of the body. This disease can be seen at any age. However, it is more likely to be seen in people in their 30s. While this disorder can be seen in 10% of women, it is known that this rate is less in men. Despite this situation, it is known that men suffer from rosacea more severely than women. Rosacea disease, which is ignored by the public like acne, is more painful than acne and other inflammatory blisters, and it should be known that the pain experienced increases when it is not taken seriously.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROSACEA?
There are different types of rosacea disease. There are 3 different types of Rosacea. Those that appear in the form of vascular dilatations are called erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, those that appear in the form of acne-like papulopustular rosacea, and those that appear in the form of redness and edema are called phymatous rosacea.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ROSACEA?
How rosacea disease progresses and its symptoms vary from person to person. This disorder has many different symptoms. In rosacea, temporary and sometimes permanent redness, burning, stinging, flushing, red bumps, pimples, vascular dilatation and dryness may occur on the face. Eye involvement may occur in half of the patients. Complaints of eye redness, stinging, burning, stinging, dryness and blurred vision may occur. If you have any of these complaints, you should consult a dermatologist. Rosacea can cause more than just a rash. Rosacea has four subtypes and has various signs and symptoms.
CAN ROSACEA SYMPTOMS BE CONTROLLED?
Symptoms of rosacea disease can be controlled in accordance with the doctor's recommendations. In rosacea, appropriate moisturizers help repair the damaged skin barrier. Skin care, consisting of a mild cleanser, moisturizer, and sun protection, improves skin moisture and skin sensitivity. Perfumed sunscreens, cleansers containing alcohol and acetone, moisturizers, and toners containing glycolic acid may aggravate the disease, so they should be avoided unless recommended by your dermatologist.
HOW IS ROSACEA DISEASE TREATED?
Rosacea is a disease that shows different symptoms in each person and requires different treatments depending on its type. Therefore, in the treatment of the disease, first of all, a detailed physical examination is required. Temporary and sometimes permanent redness on the face, burning, stinging, flushing, red bumps, pimples, vascular dilatation, dryness, eye redness, stinging, burning, stinging, dryness, and blurred vision are among the most well-known symptoms of this disease. The most commonly used methods in the treatment of rosacea include topical treatments containing sodium sulfacetamide, azelaic acid, and metronidazole. In some cases, the dermatologist may recommend permethrin and ivermectin treatment for Demodex mites that may be associated with the disease. In more severe diseases, oral pill therapy may also be used. IPL laser for the treatment of rashes and ndyag laser treatments for the treatment of capillaries are successfully applied by dermatology specialists. The most appropriate treatment method should be decided by the dermatologist after a detailed examination of the person.
Rosacea is a disease more common in women. It is more likely to occur after the age of 30. Men experience rosacea more severely than women.
Rosacea symptoms can be controlled. But it is very difficult to cure completely.
No. Rosacea is not a contagious disease.
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It is necessary to consult a dermatologist to control rosacea disease. It is a disease of different types. A detailed examination is required for treatment. Assoc. Dr. Ezgi ÖZKUR closely follows current diagnosis and treatment methods regarding Rosacea. Diagnosis and treatment processes are carried out with the most advanced medical tools.