Rosacea can be a profoundly challenging condition to live with. At Dominion Med Spa, our skincare experts can help you develop a personalized treatment plan that alleviates symptoms and helps you feel more confident in your skin.

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a skin condition that is far more than just blushing. It’s a type of persistent redness that is believed to be related to immune function. Rosacea symptoms often include facial redness, visible blood vessels, thickened skin and excess tissue, acne-like bumps, and facial warmth. It’s often triggered by certain products, foods, and environments and can present as a few different types, such as ocular rosacea, papulopustular rosacea, phymatous rosacea, and erythematotelangiectatic rosacea. It’s unknown exactly what causes rosacea, but it’s more common in people with fair skin, age 30-50, a family history of rosacea, and who flush or blush easily.

How Can Rosacea Be Treated?

Rosacea often requires a multifaceted approach for best results. Our team can help you develop a personalized plan during a consultation.

Topical Treatment

FDA-approved topical therapies can sometimes be helpful for certain types of rosacea. These medications can reduce inflammation, bacteria, and acne-like breakouts, as well as reduce redness by narrowing the blood vessels. It might be paired with oral antibiotics to reduce inflammation and acne-causing bacteria.

IPL for Rosacea

If you are suffering from the unwanted side effects of Rosacea, light therapy such as a photofacial can be helpful in treating and softening the appearance of redness and pigmentation. A photofacial or IPL treatment (intense pulsed light) is a light therapy technology designed for the treatment of pigmentation and redness due to rosacea. The machine’s applicator delivers light energy that targets unwanted pigmentation in the skin, pulling it further towards the surface with each treatment. Eventually, these spots will slough away as dry skin, leaving you will a more even tone. For rosacea, light energy can actually help reduce the redness or flushing often associated with the skin condition. For complete results, we recommended you complete a series of laser treatments, as indicated by your photofacial practitioner. If you have pigmentation or redness from rosacea, check out our page on photofacials to learn more about your treatment options.

Avoiding Triggers

Rosacea can be triggered by specific things, meaning if you avoid them, you can better control your rosacea. Some of the most common triggers that make symptoms worse include spicy foods, sun exposure, hot or cold weather, and more. Our practitioners can help you pin down the triggers that cause your flare ups and how to avoid them.

Skincare Changes

Skincare habits can improve or worsen rosacea symptoms. If you have rosacea, you may have sensitive skin and easily experience skin irritation from common products. We recommend switching to gentle skin care, especially with certain rosacea-approved products. We can help you develop a regimen accordingly.

What are the Benefits of Rosacea Treatment?

It can be difficult to see improvement from symptoms of rosacea without professional help. By learning more about your rosacea and taking steps to treat it, you can regain some of your confidence and ability to enjoy activities without worrying about your skin. Unfortunately, rosacea can’t be cured, but with professional help, it can be managed.

Who is a Candidate for Rosacea Treatment?

If you’re bothered by your rosacea symptoms and can’t seem to get relief, our practitioners are here to help. We’ll discuss your detailed health history and recommend the appropriate treatment plan for your needs.

Ready To Get Started?

If you would like to learn more about our offered services, products, or would like to schedule a consultation appointment, please contact our office today. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you.