What is Rosacea?

Understanding Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition that leads to redness and inflammation, typically affecting the nose and cheeks. It's often mistaken for other skin issues like acne, making an accurate diagnosis crucial. Dr. Ubaldo Miranda at Nuva Wellness and Spa offers advanced laser treatments to manage and alleviate chronic rosacea symptoms, which primarily affect middle-aged or older individuals with fair skin. Although there is no cure, effective management is possible to prevent symptom worsening. To schedule an appointment, please contact us.

FAQs

Triggers for Rosacea: While the exact cause is unknown, it's often hereditary and more common in people with light skin, severe acne, or overactive immune systems. Triggers may include spicy foods, alcohol, hot beverages, sun exposure, hot showers, emotional stress, and strenuous exercise.

Common Symptoms: Rosacea symptoms vary, but redness in the central face is typical. Swollen blood vessels in the cheeks and nose, inflamed red bumps, thickened skin on the nose, and eye issues like dryness and swollen eyelids can occur.

Treatment: Dr. Miranda employs leading edge technology to target inflamed blood vessels responsible for rosacea's appearance. While it doesn't cure rosacea, patients often experience clearer, less red, and less flushed skin. The number of required laser sessions will be determined during your consultation.