Rosacea

What is rosacea?

Rosacea, also known as acne rosacea, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most commonly affects adults over the age of 30. It typically affects the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. The skin is sensitive, reddened, and may be accompanied by pimples or inflammation.

How does rosacea manifest itself?

• persistent facial redness,
• dilated capillaries (spider veins),
• pimples and inflammatory symptoms similar to acne,
• burning and increased skin sensitivity,
• in more severe cases, thickening of the skin (especially in the nose area).

Causes and triggers of rosacea

The exact cause is unknown, but the following factors contribute to its development:

• genetic predisposition,
• excessive vascular reactivity,
• hormonal influences,
• immune disorders,
• external factors (sun, frost, heat, alcohol, spicy foods, stress).

Diagnosis and treatment at the Vasmedic clinic

Our dermatologists perform comprehensive skin examinations to determine the form and extent of rosacea. Based on this, they recommend individual treatment, which may include:

• local treatment – special creams and gels to soothe inflammation and redness,
• general therapy – tablets or antibiotics for more severe symptoms,
• laser treatment (e.g., vascular laser) – effectively reduces dilated capillaries and redness,
• recommendations for dermocosmetics – suitable daily care for sensitive skin,
• lifestyle measures – limiting triggers (sun, alcohol, spicy foods, stress).

Treatment goals

• alleviate inflammatory symptoms,
• reduce redness and dilated capillaries,
• soothe sensitive skin,
• prevent disease progression.