Rosacea Treatments
At Aesthetic Solutions, Drs. Nolis Arkoulakis and Lee Elber utilize only the most state-of-the-art treatments for rosacea to provide maximum safety and effectiveness. Possible rosacea treatments include:
Rosacea is a relatively common skin disorder affecting nearly 14 million people in the country today, although the majority of those who suffer from it do not even know that they have a chronic skin condition. Many mistake the redness of their skin as adult acne or as a propensity for blushing and fail to seek out appropriate rosacea treatment. At their Edison, New Jersey practice, Dr. Nolis Arkoulakis and Dr. Lee Elber seek to help patients understand and treat their rosacea. To learn more about rosacea and its treatment, or to discuss the treatment of any other skin condition, contact Aesthetic Solutions today and schedule a private consultation.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that typically begins to appear in a person's early 30s; it can also appear in teenagers and those in their 20s in the form of prerosacea. Though rosacea most often begins as redness on the face, it can develop to affect areas of the chest, neck, back, and scalp.
The disorder can affect the sufferer with varying degrees of severity. Some people with rosacea may simply experience skin redness, while others with harsher cases of the condition may develop disfigured skin. Leaving rosacea untreated can cause seemingly innocuous symptoms such as redness to develop into more severe symptoms, such as pimples, irregular skin growth, and even rhinophyma, a condition that causes the nose to become swollen and bulbous.
Though the exact cause of rosacea has yet to be discovered and no cure has been developed, treating its symptoms can help curb its progression. By seeking out rosacea treatment from experienced doctors like Edison, New Jersey physicians Nolis Arkoulakis and Lee Elber, sufferers of this skin disorder can avoid further complications.
Symptoms of Rosacea
Many people fail to seek out rosacea treatment because they are unable to recognize the physical symptoms that indicate the presence of the condition. Dr. Nolis Arkoulakis and Dr. Lee Elber are committed to working with patients to identify symptoms and create appropriate treatment plans.
Some of the most common indications of rosacea are:
- Blushing: Most people who suffer from rosacea have a history of persistent flushing or blushing. This symptom tends to appear, disappear, and reappear on the face, chest, neck, and ear areas.
- Chronic facial redness: A constant redness of the facial area is the most common symptom of rosacea.
- Pimples and bumps of skin: Pus-filled pimples or solid bumps of skin that look similar to acne may develop on the face.
- Blood vessel visibility: Rosacea often causes small blood vessels to become visible through the skin.
These common symptoms are often accompanied by one or more less-common symptoms, such as:
- Irritated eyes
- Rough skin
- Plaques (raised patches of red skin)
- Burning and itching sensations on the face
- Thickening of the skin, especially on the nose
- Edema (facial swelling)
People who can spot any of these symptoms should speak with Dr. Arkoulakis or Dr. Elber about pursuing rosacea treatment. Contact Aesthetic Solutions, located in Edison, New Jersey, to schedule a consultation with our doctors.
Learn More about Rosacea and Its Treatment
While the symptoms of rosacea may not seem very serious, leaving the condition untreated opens up the possibility for further development and potential health complications. To learn more about rosacea and options for treatment, contact our Edison, New Jersey practice today.
