Rosacea Treatment

About Rosacea

Rosacea is a medical disease and considered a chronic condition. It is a common but poorly understood skin condition which is becoming increasingly widespread as the baby boom generation enters the most susceptible ages. It can affect anyone, but it’s most common in middle-aged white women.

The condition is caused by a low grade infection which occurs when sebum is not expelled from the skin through the pores. This causes inflammation and symptoms like blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in the face. It may also produce small, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. Some foods and beverages can worsen the symptoms, such as dairy products, spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol. Sun exposure can also make the symptoms worse.

Symptoms can include:

  • Redness and/or flushing
  • Small visible blood vessels
  • Bumps or pimple
  • Watery or irritated eyes

Due to its appearance, rosacea can be mistaken for acne and other skin problems, but it is different and requires different treatment. There’s no cure, but treatment can control and reduce the signs and symptoms. Informed home care with the right products can make a big difference.

Although there is no ‘cure’ for rosacea and the cause remains unknown, an integrated skin and healthcare approach can significantly assist in controlling the symptoms for clearer and healthier looking skin.

Rosacea Homecare

  • Use the right cleanser and rinse/wash with water. Don’t wipe with towel or cotton pads, as the friction closes the pores and sebum stays inside, leading to more inflammation
  • Azaleic acid if prescribed (only for 5 days)
  • Wait 3-5 mins between and use toner, follow by moisturiser.

In Clinic Treatments For Rosacea

A typical tailor-made rosacea treatment plan would include a series of treatments, for example:

  • 20% azelaic acid for 1x/5 days (to unblock the blockage)
  • IPL, Intense Pulsed Light treatment which stimulates skin healing and cell renewal processes within the skin for firmer, tighter, clearer and healthier skin. 3-6 sessions 2 weeks apart (to neutralise low grade infection and encourages the secretion of fluid)
  • Thermavein, after 2 months
  • Course of 6 circadia oxygen rx (especially in the case of acne rosacea)

Exclusive Rosacea Facial

Watch a demo of our exclusive rosacea facial, designed to help with redness and flushing:

  1. Cleansing of the skin using gentle products
  2. Application of gel prior to IPL treatment
  3. IPL treatment (Intense Pulsed Light)
  4. Enzyme applied for 5-10 minutes
  5. Oxygen foam applied to the skin
  6. Anti-stress mask
  7. Plasma shower treatment (3 passes)
  8. Final application of Clinicbe BeHydrated moisturiser and BeProtected SPF50

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There is evidence that suggests rosacea may be inherited. The National Rosacea Society carried out a survey which showed that over half of rosacea patients had at least one family member with similar symptoms.

However, while there is a link for some people, it is not always inherited.

Rosacea and acne are separate conditions.

  • Acne vulgaris (regular adult acne) is caused by blocked oil glands, resulting in pimples, spots and cysts. It predominantly affects the face and upper body (chest, back, shoulders).
  • Rosacea is thought to be linked to the vascular network of the central facial skin and results in redness, bumps, pimples and flushing. It tends to affect just the face

Some patients are affected by both and in these cases, it is all the more important to ensure the right skincare regime at home alongside appropriate professional clinic treatments. There are certain acne treatments that could make rosacea worse.

Dr Barbara Kubicka is a highly experienced Aesthetic Physician who specialises in both acne treatment and management of rosacea.

People of any ethnicity can experience rosacea, but there are signs that ethnicity can be a factor with white Caucasian skin types more prone to the condition. A survey by the National Rosacea Society (a worldwide organisation based in USA) found that 33% had at least one parent of Irish heritage, and 26% had a parent of English descent. Scandinavian, Scottish, Welsh or eastern European descent groups also showed higher rates of rosacea compared with the U.S. population as a whole.

The personal consequences of rosacea are significant, with 90% of sufferers saying that it affected their confidence and self-esteem and 41% saying it had made them avoid public contact or cancel engagements.

Professional rosacea treatments are designed to give an intensive boost to skin health and rejuvenation processes. Home care routines provide regular maintenance and support for your skin.

Combining a professional treatment with the right home care has a synergistic impact, working to improve the skin inside and out.

At Clinicbe, Dr Barbara Kubicka believes firmly in treating potential internal triggers and factors as well as the outwardly visible skin condition. In treating rosacea, the integrated package includes:

  • Private doctor consultation with Dr Barbara Kubicka
  • Customised nutritional advice – what to avoid and include in your diet to improve rosacea
  • Hormone advice
  • Home skincare regime advice and products
  • Skin procedures and treatments in the Knightsbridge clinic
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