Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness, visible blood vessels, flushing, and sometimes acne-like bumps on the face. It can affect confidence and quality of life, especially since symptoms often flare unpredictably. Rosacea is a chronic condition, but with the right treatment it can be well controlled. DermLab’s Dermatologists provide specialist diagnosis and tailored treatment, helping patients manage symptoms and reduce flares.

Common Triggers

  • Sun exposure

  • Hot drinks and spicy food

  • Alcohol

  • Stress and emotional changes

  • Temperature extremes (hot or cold weather)

  • Some skincare or steroid creams

Signs & Symptoms of Rosacea

  • Persistent facial redness (often on the cheeks, nose, and chin)

  • Visible small blood vessels (telangiectasia)

  • Flushing that worsens with heat, alcohol, spicy food, or stress

  • Red bumps and pustules that look like acne

  • Eye irritation in some cases (ocular rosacea)

  • Rhinophyma —thickening and enlargement of the skin on the nose, more common in men, which can cause disfigurement if untreated

Treatment Options

  • Topical therapies — prescription gels or creams to reduce redness and inflammation

  • Oral medications — antibiotics or low-dose isotretinoin for resistant cases

  • Laser treatments (vascular & CO₂ laser) — to reduce redness, visible blood vessels, and early rhinophyma

  • Surgical options —for advanced rhinophyma, including laser reshaping to restore the nose’s natural contour

  • Skincare guidance — advice on gentle, non-irritating cleansers, moisturisers, and sunscreens

  • Trigger management — practical strategies to reduce flare frequency

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There’s no permanent cure, but effective treatment can greatly reduce symptoms and flare frequency.

  • Not necessarily. With proper treatment, rosacea can remain well controlled for years.

  • Yes. Early cases respond to laser, while advanced rhinophyma can be improved with surgical reshaping by a Dermatologist.

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