Rosacea

What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps. It most commonly affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Rosacea can flare and calm over time, and without treatment it may gradually worsen.

Rosacea is not caused by poor hygiene and it is not contagious. With the right care plan, symptoms can be well controlled.

Why Rosacea Happens

Rosacea develops due to over-reactive blood vessels and chronic skin inflammation. Several factors contribute:

1. Vascular Sensitivity

People with rosacea have blood vessels that dilate too easily, leading to flushing and persistent redness.

2. Inflammatory Response

The skin’s immune system is more reactive, causing redness, swelling, and acne-like breakouts.

3. Skin Barrier Dysfunction

A weakened skin barrier allows irritants to penetrate more easily, triggering flares and sensitivity.

4. Genetic Predisposition

Rosacea often runs in families, suggesting a genetic component.

5. Triggers & Environmental Factors

Common triggers include sun exposure, heat, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, exercise, and certain skincare products.

How Rosacea Is Treated

Rosacea treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, calming redness, and preventing flares. Because rosacea varies from person to person, treatment is always individualized.

Medical-Grade Topical Treatments

Anti-inflammatory creams and gels to reduce redness and bumps
Medications that target rosacea-related bacteria and inflammation
Barrier-repair moisturizers to improve skin tolerance

Oral Medications (When Needed)

Low-dose oral therapies to control inflammation in moderate to severe cases
Short-term antibiotics may be used to calm flares

In-Office Treatments

Laser and light-based therapies to reduce redness and visible blood vessels
Medical facials designed for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin

Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Support

Managing rosacea requires attention to daily habits.

Trigger Identification

Keeping a trigger diary helps identify personal flare factors
Common triggers include heat, alcohol, spicy foods, stress, and sun exposure

Gentle Skincare Routine

Use fragrance-free, non-irritating products
Avoid harsh exfoliants and alcohol-based products
Lukewarm water for cleansing

Nutrition & Inflammation Control

Anti-inflammatory diets may help reduce flares
Limiting alcohol and spicy foods can improve symptoms
Gut health support may be beneficial for some patients

Sun Protection

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential
Mineral sunscreens are often better tolerated

What to Expect

Rosacea is a long-term condition, not a quick fix
With consistent treatment, most patients see significant improvement
Maintenance therapy helps prevent progression and flares

Our Approach

We take a calm-the-skin, protect-the-barrier approach to rosacea—combining medical therapy, advanced technology, and lifestyle guidance. Our goal is to control symptoms, strengthen the skin, and help you feel confident in your skin again.

Rosacea is manageable—with the right plan and ongoing care.