Rosacea (or rosazea) is an inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the face, neck, back and décolleté. Dermatologist Dr. Tamara Kopp from the JUVENIS beauty center in Vienna provides information in a Interview with the magazine Woman about symptoms, causes and treatment methods.

Treatment of acne rosacea in Vienna at JUVENIS

What exactly is acne rosacea?

When redness and acne-like inflammatory skin changes occur on the face, it is usually a Acne rosacea. Accompanying symptoms can include itching and a feeling of heat. The name acne rosacea results from the fact that the fine dilated blood vessels make the facial skin appear pink to violet. The eyes may also be affected.

What can you do about rosacea?

among others Univ. Prof. Dr. Tamara KoppIn mild cases, topical therapies such as creams with azelaic acid or with antibiotic substances like metronidazole or tetracyclines are effective. Another option is ivermectin, which offers an anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic mode of action. If rosacea is more pronounced and involves the eyes, oral antibiotic therapy may be necessary.

To reduce redness, Brimodin helps, which 'contracts' the blood vessels and makes the skin blanch. However, this only lasts for a few hours. In the long term, laser therapy (e.g. Nd:Yag laser) or intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) help against facial redness and the dilated blood vessels. After 3-5 treatments, good, lasting results are usually achieved.

What can you do yourself for rosacea?

  • Avoid trigger factors (alcohol, cold or heat, spicy foods, stress, exercise, UV radiation)
  • Use mild facial cleansing: do not use soap and avoid facial cleansers containing alcohol
  • Avoid products that cause skin irritation (peels, menthol, alcohol, camphor, soaps, etc.)
  • No rubbing, do not squeeze the "pimples"
  • Consistent sun protection every morning: preferably tinted to counter redness
  • Avoid direct sunlight
  • Avoid saunas
  • Nutrition: there is no special diet, but avoid alcohol and spicy or hot foods

Treatments for smooth skin at JUVENIS

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