Understanding Rosacea Starts With the Right Diagnosis
One thing we've learned after treating redness and rosacea for more than two decades is that not every red face is rosacea. Facial redness can also be caused by sun damage, broken capillaries, skin barrier damage, irritation, allergic reactions, or other inflammatory skin conditions.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most commonly affects the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. While some people experience occasional flushing, others develop persistent redness, visible blood vessels, burning sensations, or acne-like bumps. Because symptoms vary from person to person, identifying the underlying cause of your redness is one of the most important parts of your consultation.
Understanding your skin allows us to recommend the treatment approach most likely to help you achieve healthier, calmer-looking skin.
Technology plays an important role in treating rosacea, but so does clinical judgement. Understanding when IPL is appropriate, when barrier repair should come first, or when another approach is more suitable comes from years of experience treating sensitive, reactive skin.