What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea can be a frustrating condition, but it's possible to manage the symptoms and enjoy healthier-looking skin with the right approach. This common skin condition primarily affects the face, leading to redness and visible blood vessels. It often appears across the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. People may confuse rosacea with acne or allergic reactions, but a proper diagnosis can help manage it effectively. While there is no known cure for rosacea, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Adam Aldahan takes a comprehensive approach at Palm Beach Dermatology to reduce rosacea's severity and flare-ups. Rosacea tends to occur most frequently in middle-aged women with fair skin, but it can affect anyone. Without treatment, the symptoms may worsen over time, making it important to seek early intervention. To help control rosacea, schedule a visit with our dermatological team in Boca Raton, FL to get acquainted with advanced therapies.
How Is Rosacea Treated?
While there is no cure for rosacea, there are several effective treatments available to manage the condition. At Palm Beach Dermatology, we may combine a variety of therapies to target redness, inflammation, and other symptoms.
Topicals: These medications play a key role in treating rosacea. Some of the common topicals prescribed include:
- Metronidazole: Helps reduce inflammation and redness.
- Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus: Immunosuppressants that manage inflammation.
- Ivermectin: Targets skin mites that may contribute to rosacea.
- Oxymetazoline: Reduces redness by constricting blood vessels.
Oral antibiotics: Antibiotics, like doxycycline, are often used to treat moderate to severe cases of rosacea, particularly for reducing inflammation and managing rosacea symptoms, like swelling and redness. Oral medications may offer faster results than topicals but may come with side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues or sensitivity to sunlight.
In-office treatments: For more persistent symptoms, in-office treatments may be recommended, including:
- Laser or light therapy: Laser treatments, such as pulsed dye laser, target small blood vessels and reduce skin redness. Laser or light therapy is particularly effective for addressing visible blood vessels (spider veins) and improving skin tone.
Our multifaceted treatment approach aims to reduce inflammation, minimize redness, and address the triggers that irritate your skin. Soon, we will also offer a specially formulated redness reduction cream so check back for more information.
What Are the Symptoms of Rosacea?
Identifying early signs can help our team at Palm Beach Dermatology organize timely treatment, especially since rosacea can worsen if left untreated. Rosacea can present in different ways, depending on the severity of the condition. The following are common signs and symptoms our Boca Raton, FL patients experience with rosacea:
- Persistent facial redness, typically in the central portion of the face
- Visible small blood vessels, particularly on the cheeks and nose
- Swollen red bumps, often resembling acne, which may contain pus
- A burning or stinging sensation in the affected areas
- Eye irritation, dryness, or swollen eyelids (ocular rosacea)
- Thickened skin around the nose, leading to a bulbous appearance (advanced cases)
Palm Beach Dermatology Reviews
Excellent care from Dr. Adam and Diana, super helpful! Very good attention, really thank you!!!
I have been a patient of the practice for five years.Always care has been superb from the docs to the staff.Special thanks to those who manged my latest procedure Dr.Aldahan.Crystal,and Cameron were the best.The desk staff is so pleasant too. Thank you all.
The staff is always courteous and friendly when making appointments or asking questions. Dr. Aldahan is the best! He makes sure that you have a complete understanding of any issues and procedures to be done. His helpful recommendations have kept me safe in the hot florida sun. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Aldahan to anyone looking for a dermatologist in South Florida.
Dry nice office clean and doctor and girls were great, would recommend this office
My visit with Dr. Aldahan was truly amazing. Such a compassionate and caring physician. I will be recommending him to all my family and friends.
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Keep Your Skin Healthy
Dr. Adam Aldahan at Palm Beach Dermatology will work with you to develop a personalized plan for managing rosacea. Whether through medications, laser treatments, or guidance on avoiding triggers and protecting your skin with a daily skin care routine, our goal is to keep your skin healthy and minimize symptoms. At Palm Beach Dermatology in Boca Raton, FL, we specialize in providing advanced rosacea treatments tailored to your specific needs. Contact our dermatology team today to schedule a consultation, and start your journey to clearer, calmer skin.