New Season New Skin Rosacea Solutions

By Doctor Hayley Elsmore THE COURTYARD AESTHETIC CLINIC

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a common skin condition characterised by facial redness and can be associated with spots usually affecting the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Some individuals can go on to develop more inflammatory complications causing swelling of some parts of the face due to overgrowth of the glands and fibrous tissue.

How common is Rosacea?

Rosacea affects around 1 in 10 adults, which equates to around 5 million people suffering from rosacea in the UK alone.

What causes Rosacea?

Research shows that the primary cause of rosacea is blood vessel instability. Triggers for the facial flushing can vary between individuals but can include sun exposure, alcohol and spicy foods. These create nerve impulses to the facial area which release peptides which in turn attach to receptor sites on skin cells, causing a flush and also stinging or burning sensation.

Why choose The Courtyard Clinic for Rosacea treatment?

We are an Acne and Rosacea Association UK Accredited Treatment Centre (ARA UK). This allows us to provide sufferers with correct and accurate information, help and support in achieving the best results in their treatment. We understand the importance of not only diagnosing this condition but recognising the rarer cases of rosacea. By guiding you through your journey on learning how to manage your rosacea and what you need to avoid, we can help you to get your condition under control.

Dr Hayley has over 20 years experience in treating this condition in both general practice and in aesthetics.