April is Rosacea Awareness Month, so now is the time to become better educated about the signs and symptoms of this common skin condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that may be easily mistaken for acne, eczema or a rash by the untrained eye. There are four subtypes of rosacea: 1. facial redness, 2. bumps and pimples, 3. enlargement of the nose, and 4. eye irritation. Some patients may be affected by more than one subtype. It is important to have a diagnosis by a board certified dermatologist, because without treatment or with incorrect care, rosacea can worsen and leave scarring.

An individualized skin care protocol is needed to treat rosacea. Treatments include oral medication, topical products and/or laser and light therapy. Our Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Excel V devices are highly effective and safe treatments for redness and vascular dilatation seen in rosacea that is not improved by topical and oral medications. These devices are also used to improve the skin’s texture and tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Patients find these procedures to be very tolerable with visible improvement after a series of three to six treatments. There is no downtime after an IPL or Excel V treatment and makeup can be worn immediately after.

If you are bothered by chronic redness, you may have Rosacea. Contact us today to be properly diagnosed and treated: 504-777-3047 or info@drmarylupo.com