Rosacea is a common skin condition that often begins with a noticeable tendency to blush or flush more easily than others.
There are different types of Rosacea, however, most are characterized by excess redness of the face caused by broken capillaries, in conjunction with acne-type bumps. It is most often found on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin, but can also appear on the ears, chest, and back.
Derm.ca Laser & Esthetics we have great success treating rosacea using an individualized approach, combining sunscreens, topical creams, antibiotics, and laser therapy.
How Do I Identify Rosacea?
Although rosacea is broadly identified as facial redness, it has been categorized into 4 main types as listed below.
Facial Redness and Flushing
Main Characteristics
- Broken blood vessels called spider veins
- Flushing & redness
- Facial Swelling
- Sensitive, stinging, or burning skin
- Dry scaling skin
Acne Looking Breakouts or Flare Ups
Main Characteristics
- Acne breakouts which tend to appear then disappear
- Unusually oily skin
- Appearance of spider veins
- Sensitive, stinging, or burning skin
- Slightly raised skin patches
Thick Bright Red Skin
Main Characteristics
- Formation of rhinophyma, or thickening of the skin on the nose
- Very bumpy skin texture
- Possible skin thickening on the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears
- Appearance of broken blood vessels
- Oily skin and large ppores
Rosacea Around The Eyes
Main Characteristics
- Bloodshot watering eyes
- Eyes are dry, burning, stinging, and itchy
- Light sensitivity and blurred vision
- Broken blood vessels on or around the eyelids
- Formation of cysts
Revoderm Code Red Anti-Redness Cream
Revoderm Redness Relief Moisturizer
About Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the appearance of your face that usually develops
slowly and can continue to get worse over time. It first appears as redness in the form of flushing or
blushing, appearing on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead.
As rosacea first develops, the symptoms tend to come and go. Rosacea often begins as a tendency to flush or blush easily.
At the onset, symptoms are usually confined to the center of the face, but over time, rosacea
can involve the cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose.
Dr. Alanen may choose to treat your Rosacea condition with prescription medication, topical
medicine, an emollient to help repair the skin, lasers or light-based laser treatments.
• Improve rosacea and acne
• Improve fine blood vessels and skin flushing
• Reduce bumps
Some people have rosacea flare-ups for life. Treatment can prevent rosacea from getting
worse. Treatment also can reduce the acne-like breakouts, redness, and the number of flareups.
To get the best results, and maintain your treatment use skincare products with medical
grade ingredients and use mineral sunscreen.
Our Rosacea Treatments
Here’s What Our Patients Are Saying…
“I always have an amazing experience at Derm.ca with Ildiko! Not only are my experiences great – I see even better results – which is what we all want! I recently had a Limelight Laser treatment and I can’t recommend this procedure enough. Most of the redness and brownish spots are gone and I feel so much better about myself. The whole team made me feel so comfortable, and Ildiko’s work is absolutely amazing. A big thank you to Ildiko and her entire team… PS. If you are thinking of going somewhere else. DONT!”
-Jackie R.
Schedule A Complimentary Consultation
If you have issues with rosacea, facial redness, or spider veins. schedule a complimentary consultation by calling us at (403) 202-4038 or completing the submission form on this page.
One of our acne scar specialists will assess your condition, and provide treatment options.