Understanding Rosacea

Rosacea is an unsightly skin condition causing visible red patches and blood vessels on the face, specifically around the nose, ears, cheeks, forehead, and chin. Symptoms such as irritated eyelids, skin thickening, swelling, flushing, or acne-like breakouts can also develop on the chest or back. If you've noticed permanent redness in these areas that aren't healing with at-home treatment, consult with Dr. Mary Christian-Reed at Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma to manage your rosacea symptoms such as redness in Tulsa, OK.

Understanding Rosacea 

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, more than 14 million people live with rosacea and are likely to have someone in the family with the condition. Anyone and everyone can develop rosacea, regardless of age. Although scientists are still studying the cause, they suspect that an overreactive immune system, heredity, environmental factors, food allergies, metabolic disease, or a combination of each are the reason. Rosacea has nothing to do with bad hygiene, and it's critical to understand what causes flare-ups if you with have rosacea. Because this skin condition has many symptoms, rosacea falls into four subtypes. These include erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (swollen, sensitive, dry, burning skin), papulopustular (broken blood vessels), phymatous (bumpy skin texture), and ocular rosacea (develops around the eyes).

Don't let the rashes and redness of rosacea control your life. Though there's no cure, rosacea is manageable by avoiding triggers. At the Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma, our providers provide laser treatments for the redness. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mary Christian-Reed or for more information about rosacea in Tulsa, OK, call our office at (918) 494-0400 or visit our website. The knowledgeable and compassionate staff at the clinic are committed to supplying you with a patient-centered care experience.