If you’ve ever experienced facial flushing, you may be wondering if you have rosacea. Fortunately, Danielle LeClair, dermatology NP at Clear Skin For You can provide a rosacea diagnosis and safe and effective rosacea treatment options in Ellicott City MD to help decrease rosacea flares and achieve a more even complexion.
How Do I Know If I Have Rosacea?
A rosacea diagnosis is usually made by a rosacea specialist, like Danielle LeClair NP, in a dermatology office. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that presents as redness and pimples on your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. Patients can also present with burning and itching skin with visible blood vessels on the nose and cheeks. Rosacea can even make your eyes itch and burn.
Other skin conditions can mimic rosacea, such as acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and lupus, so it’s important to be examined by a rosacea specialist, like Danielle LeClair NP. Based on your history and exam, she can make a rosacea diagnosis.
What Causes Rosacea?
The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but it could be due to an overactive immune system, heredity, and environmental factors. There are a number of factors that can trigger rosacea including:
alcohol, especially red wine
hot or spicy foods
temperature extremes
sun or wind
intense exercise
some cosmetic skin or hair care products
What Helps Make Rosacea Go Away?
There are several rosacea treatment options including creams, oral medications, and cosmetic lasers. Danielle LeClair NP will discuss the treatment options that are best for you at your dermatology appointment. Avoiding triggers helps lessen the frequency of rosacea flares. Good skin care is the foundation of rosacea treatment. It is important to use the appropriate cleansers and moisturizers and avoid scrubs or exfoliants.
Learn More About Rosacea Diagnosis and Treatment
Danielle LeClair NP, rosacea specialist in Ellicott City MD, will examine your skin and help you achieve long-term control of your rosacea symptoms. Please call our office today at 410-870-8225 to schedule an appointment to get more information about rosacea treatment options in Ellicott City MD.
