Rosacea is a skin condition that is frequently overlooked by healthcare providers. Often a patient is told that he or she looks red or sunburned. Other times the patient’s face can have a burning or hot sensation, most notable after eating spicy or hot foods or beverages. Alcoholic beverages are also a major factor. Most patients find their condition unappealing or even embarrassing yet they are not aware that treatment is available.

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Lifestyle changes are very important as are some dietary restrictions. For examples of dietary changes, click here. Patients can also often benefit from prescription and non-prescription treatments. Prescriptions and proper skincare can often prevent the long-term complications of this skin condition.

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Treatments with lasers can actually reverse the chronic redness and broken facial blood vessels that are seen with this condition. Most patients have best results with 4-6 treatments then biannual maintenance.