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
If I could give 100 stars I would. After being discouraged from being told from many doctors I need a referral I reached out to PBD via email and the next morning I get a call from Diana asking when I can come in. I get an appointment within a day and the next week I got my tumor removed and I am cancer free and going to get stitches removed tomorrow. Dr Aldahan and all your staff are amazing and I am forever grateful for all you’ve done
Great Mohs experience - Experience was great! Dr. Aldahan was excellent and had great bedside manner. He walked me through my skin cancer treatments and put my mind at ease. My entire MOHS surgery experience went smoothly. The snacks in the waiting room were an added bonus. The office is clean and comfortable.
This guy's great, fabulous. One of the best dermatologists in Florida! Found a skin cancer and took care of it immediately with hardly any scar. The front desk staff was amazing.
Experience was great! Dr. Aldahan was excellent and had great bedside manner. He walked me through my skin cancer treatments and put my mind at ease. My entire MOHS surgery experience went smoothly. The snacks in the waiting room were an added bonus. The office is clean and comfortable.
I had a wonderful experience. From the moment I walked in I was greeted warmly with a genuine smile by Diana at the front desk. The office is beautiful and clean. When Dr. Aldahan walked in my fear and anxiety were immediately extinguished. He made me feel so comfortable and confident with his amicable demeanor and detailed explanations. I highly recommend Dr. Aldahan and his practice.
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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.