Rosacea is a common skin condition in Charlotte, NC and beyond, it impacts an estimated 16 million people in America alone. Learn more about this skin condition, below.
Q. What is rosacea?
A. Rosacea fall into the skin redness category. It is characterized by redness in the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. It may even cause skin thickening and eye changes. The redness that this causes is long lasting, not color brought on by something like blushing.
Q. What causes rosacea?
A. The cause of this is currently unknown.
Q. Who can get rosacea?
A. Though this certainly could occur in anyone, there are certain factors that put people more at risk of developing it. Patients are most commonly in their 30s when they develop this skin condition, but it could appear earlier in life, or in later years. Other factors that could increase your risk include:
- A family history of rosacea
- Having fair skin
- Exposure to the sun
Q. How is this diagnosed?
A. Unlike other diseases or illnesses, there is no single test that can be done to determine if you have this. Instead, your dermatologist will look at your skin, discuss your history, and may even perform certain tests to rule out other diseases like psoriasis.
Charlotte, NC based Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte, can help patients struggling with rosacea. WE offer a variety of treatment options to help control your symptoms and keep flareups at bay. If you struggle with the constant facial redness rosacea brings, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment and get started down the path to clearer skin. We can definitely give you and your skin the skin you truly deserve. Contact Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte, Charlotte’s top Ballantyne and Blakeney Dermatologist, for your dermatology care.