Treatment for rosacea should be done as recommended by the dermatologist, and the use of pills, ointments or topical solutions may be recommended according to the doctor's guidance. In addition, it is important to avoid the triggering and aggravating factors of rosacea, such as hot foods, sun and alcoholic beverages, for example.
Rosacea is a skin disease, the cause of which is not yet known, but which is characterized by redness in the skin, especially on the forehead, nose and cheeks, in addition to leading to the appearance of edema on the skin and dryness of the skin. Know how to recognize rosacea symptoms.
How rosacea treatment is done
The treatment for rosacea is done according to the severity of the symptoms presented by the person, being recommended in all cases to avoid sun exposure, the consumption of very hot foods, excessive cold and the intake of alcoholic beverages.
The dermatologist usually indicates the use of sunscreen with a high protection factor against the UVA and UVB rays of the sun, the use of neutral soaps or appropriate to the person's skin type and the use of topical antibiotics. In the case of the development of rhinophyma, which is a complication of rosacea, surgery for removal may be indicated.
Laser treatment and intense pulsed light can also be indicated, as they are able to decrease and eliminate telangiectasias, which are the small spider veins that can appear on the face of people with rosacea. Despite being effective, this type of treatment is not indicated for people with diabetes and for those who tend to develop keloids on the skin due to side effects related to the procedure, such as peeling skin, redness and swelling. Find out what are the precautions during treatment with pulsed light.
Treatment for ocular rosacea
The treatment for ocular rosacea can be done with the use of oral antibiotics and appropriate hygiene measures in place. Eye lubricants can be used to relieve dry eye symptoms, but should not be used exclusively. The diagnosis of ocular rosacea requires careful evaluation with the ophthalmologist, as vision may be compromised by inflammatory disorders that already exist in the eyes, such as blepharitis, iritis or keratitis. See more about ocular rosacea.
Natural treatment
In the natural treatment for rosacea, Aloe vera gel and rose water have been used to relieve and prevent rosacea symptoms on the skin, just as cucumber can be used to decrease the sensitivity of the eyes to treat eye rosacea. These natural treatments are recommended to prevent rosacea symptoms, with the benefit of not causing side effects like other treatments.
