Rosacea Symptoms affect the cheeks, nose, chin and central forehead, with a transient or persistent red rash on the face that may include the presence of capillary veins called telangiectasia.
Acne Rosacea has the addition of pimply, papular lesions that may appear on the face, neck, scalp and even on the shoulders and back. Commonly accompanied by, comedones which are blackheads or whiteheads.
Is there a Rosacea cure?
Many of our patients' may claim their Rosacea is cured because they no longer see the symptoms of Rosacea on their skin. The reality is that these diseases are genetically linked and commonly the disease may return once the Rosacea triggers are reintroduced. This is where the education component of our treatment program is essential in teaching the patient not to make the mistakes they've made in the past and then perhaps there will be some justification in the statement, "my rosacea is cured".
Rosacea and Acne Rosacea
What are the triggers for Rosacea?
The things that cause Rosacea are our lifestyle, diet, chemicals, stress and environmental factors. These areas are covered in depth during the consultation, where we are commonly able to determine the most likely causative factors for each individual patient.
The Questions patients want answered, such as; what are the common causes of Rosacea? How to get rid of Rosacea? What are the best creams for Rosacea? Why are Bacillus bacteria infections problematic in Rosacea patients? We try to answer all of your questions during your consultation to empower you with the knowledge required to give you the best results possible.
Rosacea is a disease, that for some, causes a great deal of embarrassment, yet there is often a quick, effective response to the appropriate therapy. Rosacea, most commonly occurs after the age of 30, although it can occur from the late teens for some.
Rosacea Treatment
The treatment for Rosacea, used at the Good Skin Clinic, the best Rosacea clinic on the Gold Coast, are natural based with exceptional outcomes for our patients, due to the fact, we address the triggers for the disease, as well as treating the symptoms. This holistic approach delivers outstanding results, which can be seen in our testimonials and 'before and after' pictures.