Red cheeks do not always mean that you are embarrassed or shy. Sometimes the redness of the mid face is accompanied by red bumps and these are telltale signs of rosacea. Dr. Keith Llewellyn offers rosacea treatment for residents of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Solvang, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, and the surrounding areas of California.
Rosacea is a chronic, recurrent condition that appears as persistent redness in the mid face area and may be associated with flushing, tiny blood vessels and capillaries, acne like red bumps and pustules. Sometimes in men, it may be associated with thickening of the skin on the nose and enlargement of the distal nose (rhinophyma). Rosacea occurs most often in women ages 30 to 50 years old, but may have its onset at other ages and frequently occurs in men as well. Patients with rosacea often note that their skin is sensitive to skin care products and their flushing and redness is triggered by hot baths or showers, exercise, heat, cold, alcohol, spicy foods, and/or sun exposure. Rosacea may also affect the eyes causing blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and recurrent chalazions. It may affect vision in some cases. Patients sometimes note itchy, burning, stinging sensations in their eyes.
There are several types of rosacea. Dr. Llewellyn can distinguish between the specific types of rosacea and recommend the best treatment approach for you. While the cause of rosacea is unknown and their is no cure available for rosacea, several treatments are available to help you control rosacea and improve your symptoms.
Once Dr. Llewellyn discerns the type of rosacea that you have and develops a treatment plan, we can better estimate the cost of your treatment. Our payment options are cash and major credit card, and you can learn more on our financing page.
Living with rosacea is difficult, both on an emotional and physical level. Working with Dr. Llewellyn to learn how you can manage your rosacea symptoms helps you feel empowered to improve your quality of life.
Anyone who suffers from rosacea is a candidate for treatment. Some of the signs to watch for that have been linked to rosacea are:
Treatment is not intended to cure your rosacea as their is no cure for rosacea. Rather, it aims to better manage your symptoms, both in frequency and severity. Dr. Llewellyn helps you find and avoid triggers for your symptoms. Sun exposure is known to exacerbate rosacea symptoms, so he will recommend a high-quality sunscreen, and you should cover your skin while outdoors. He may also recommend topical prescription creams, oral medications, Vbeam® laser treatments and anti-inflammatory antioxidant serums.
Rosacea is a manageable condition that does not need to overtake your life. Aloe Dermatology offers rosacea treatment for men and women in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Solvang, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and surrounding areas of California. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.