Types of Rosacea
Through much research, medical experts worldwide have identified four common subtypes of Rosacea which have shown common patterns of groups of signs and symptoms.
These subtypes are:
Subtype 1: Also known scientifically as erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea, is characterized by flushing and persistent redness, and may also include visible blood vessels.
Subtype 2: Identified as papulopustular Rosacea is characterized by persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.
Subtype 3: Phymatous Rosacea is diagnosed by the symptoms of skin thickening, which often results in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.
Subtype 4: Type 4 is called ocular Rosacea due to its ocular manifestations that affect the eye such as dry eye, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, recurrent sties and potential vision loss from corneal damage.
In most Rosacea cases, patients experience more than one of these characteristics from the above mentioned subtype groups at one time and these usually develop in succession, whereby one symptoms comes followed by others and lead to more severe signs if left untreated. Although it may not evolve from one subtype to another, each individual sign or symptom may progress from mild to moderate to severe, hence, early diagnosis and treatment is essential to treat the problem before it becomes a hindrance to normal life.
How is Rosacea Treated?
The signs and symptoms of Rosacea often vary from one patient to another and thus, treatment usually varies as well which is why a diagnosis from a skin care specialist or doctor is crucial to treat each individual case.
For mild to moderate Rosacea, doctors or dermatologist often prescribe various oral and topical medications. Mild and moderate cases often include signs and symptoms that have include bumps, pimples and redness often associated with the disorder. Initial treatment of oral antibiotics and topical therapy are often administered by dermatologists to bring the condition under immediate control. After a few times of going through the prescribed medication, a dermatologist will often progress to the next step of treatment with long term use of the topical therapy alone to maintain remission. This is usually introduced once the first step of treatment has shown good improvement to the skin.
In more severe cases, or in cases where necessary, treatments such as using lasers, intense pulsed light sources or other medical and surgical devices are often used to remove visible blood vessels, reduce extensive redness or correct disfigurement of the nose. Where Ocular Rosacea is concerned, this may be treated with oral antibiotics and other therapy.
Skin Care
Skin care for people with Rosacea or often complicated. Dermatologist will also recommend of administer proper skin care regimen so that the Rosacea responds positively to the prescribed medication as well as to ensure that the skin care routine helps in minimizing the effects of Rosacea. Normally, a mild and gentle skin care s recommended by dermatologists as this is the best solution to control the effects.
Mild and non-abrasive cleansers are always the best and patients are advised to rinse with lukewarm water and blot their faces with a clean, dry thick cotton towel.
