Does Rosacea Ever Go Away?

Rosacea is an incredibly common skin condition that causes inflammation, redness, irritation, and flushing on the central portion of your face. Although rosacea is a widespread issue, unfortunately, it’s often misdiagnosed as acne, dermatitis, or other similar conditions. 

Currently, there is no cure for rosacea, but there are lots of ways to effectively manage the condition and keep symptom flare-ups to a minimum. 

At Integrated Dermatology of 19th Street in Washington, DC, our team of dermatologists offers a variety of treatment methods for rosacea. This month’s blog highlights everything you need to know about rosacea, including common triggers for it and how we can help you manage it. 

What are the causes and symptoms of rosacea?

Although rosacea can develop in several different ways, most often it starts after age 30 and begins as facial redness that comes and goes. While the condition is more common in women, men tend to get more severe cases of it. 

At this time, a single cause of rosacea hasn’t been identified. Currently, many medical experts believe that inflammation triggered by your immune system is most likely to blame. Risk factors that make you more apt to develop rosacea include having fair skin and having a family history of rosacea. 

You most likely have rosacea if you deal with the following symptoms anywhere around your face:

• Persistent redness that resembles blushing or a sunburn
• Small red or white bumps that resemble pimples
• Visible blood vessels
• Rough and dry skin
• Skin thickening, known as rhinophyma 
• Burning or stinging throughout your face
• Eye redness and irritation (ocular rosacea)

These symptoms can come and go but often flare up in response to various triggers which can include things like extreme temperatures, spicy foods, stress, intense exercise, or red wine. 

How can you manage your rosacea?

If you do have rosacea, it’s important that you seek expert-level treatment. Even though treatment can’t “cure” rosacea, it can keep it under control and prevent your skin from permanent damage. 

Our team tailors a treatment plan that works just right for you, and it can include:

• Avoidance of specific triggers
• Topical creams or ointments
• Oral antibiotics
• Laser therapy 

Managing your rosacea is a lifelong journey, but staying on top of treating it will help keep your skin clear and free of flare-ups.

To learn more about how you can effectively manage your rosacea, schedule an appointment with our team by calling our office at 202-955-6995 or using our online booking feature today.