It is very hard to feel self conscious about your skin and we know (from first hand experience) how down you can end up feeling if you aren’t happy with your skin or have a skin condition. When we work with clients who suffer from rosacea, we understand how self conscious you may be feeling. Some clients who seek help for rosacea from us explain that it has come as a shock to them because they have previously had good skin. It is a condition which mainly affects people from their thirties onwards and for some of our clients it is not until this point in their life that they have had skin concerns.
Rosacea typically begins as a redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that comes and goes. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases — especially in men — the nose may become swollen and bumpy from excess tissue.
Along with the significant impact on self-esteem, it is important that rosacea as a skin condition be understood because if left untreated, it can impact on the eyes. It is therefore crucial that rosacea is treated and controlled.
There are a number of approaches professionals can take to successfully treat rosacea but where do you start in terms of self-care for this condition?
Here are a few tips:
- Protect your skin from the sun by using a sun block (with a sun protection factor of at least 30) on your face every day and needs re-applying frequently if outdoors.
- Do not rub or scrub your face when cleansing as this can make rosacea worse.
- Do not use perfumed soap as this can make rosacea worse.
- Use a soap substitute (emollient) to cleanse your face.
- Use an unperfumed moisturiser on a regular basis if your skin is dry or sensitive.
- Consider the lifestyle factors that can worsen rosacea and avoid them; a written record of your flare-ups may help.
- Some Cosmetics can often cover up rosacea effectively, and some rosacea patients may benefit from the use of skin camouflage. This may help hide excessive redness.
- Avoid treatments for acne, as they can irritate skin that is prone to rosacea.
- Do not use topical preparations containing corticosteroids, as these may make rosacea worse in the long run.
- If your eyes are affected, do not ignore them – consult your doctor and an optician.
For more tips or information about dealing with rosacea please don’t hesitate to contact.
