Rosacea

Regain Control of Your Life

It may start as a slight redness that occasionally appears on your cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. With the passage of time however, your complexion can become inflamed, the redness become more apparent and blood vessels may be visible. What you may think it is nothing more than a slight sunburn or the onset of adult acne can in fact be Rosacea.

This little-known ailment is a chronic, relapsing facial disorder that affects more than 14 million Americans. Despite the fact that Rosacea is not a medically serious condition, if left untreated the red-faced, acne-like condition can potentially be a life-disruptive disorder, causing serious psychological, professional and social problems. The negative impact on your self-esteem can be significant.

However, you don’t have to sit idly by and let this condition control your life. The professionals at West Dermatology are here to assist you in combating this disorder and regaining your youthful complexion.

Understand Your Symptoms

One of the worst things about Rosacea is that many sufferers may not even know that they have the disorder and therefore don’t reach out for treatment until the symptoms become very severe. It is important to look for the following warning signs and seek out a knowledgeable dermatologist for diagnosis and appropriate treatment:

• Redness on your cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that you cannot attribute to sun exposure
• Small visible blood vessels on your face or neck area
• Red, hard bumps or pus-filled pimples on your face
• Constant watery or irritated eyes
• Enlarged nose
• Take Control

The signs, symptoms and severity of Rosacea can vary widely from patient to patient, so it is important that you visit our offices and consult with one of the experienced physicians at West Dermatology to determine the type of treatment that will work best for you. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff can tailor a regimen that enables you to control the disorder. While there isn’t a known cure for Rosacea at this time, medical treatments can stop its progress and in some cases even reverse it. Most cases can be controlled with appropriate treatment.

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