Rosacea

WHAT IS IT

Rosacea is a long-term chronic skin condition where the face becomes easily red & sensitive, often with flushing and sometimes small pimple-like bumps. In many cases this inflammation is also linked to an increase presence or heightened immune reaction to Demodex mites, which are normal harmless skin organisms living in hair follicles and oil glands.

Common Symptoms 

• Ongoing redness (usually cheeks, nose & forehead)

• Flushing that comes and goes

• Skin can feel hot or sensitive

• Sometimes looks like acne but isn’t true acne

TYPES OF ROSACEA

• Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETR)

• Main features: redness, flushing & visible vessels
  Papulpoustular Rosacea

• Main features: redness & acne like bumps 

• Phymatous Rosacea

• Main features: thickened uneven texture 

• Ocular Rosacea 

• Main feature: eye irritation

TREATMENTS

At The Aesthetic Studio Bendigo we work in phases for each concern.

Phase 1: Calm Inflammation & Restore Barrier

• DMK enzymes

• LED 

Phase 2: Treat Redness and any vessels

• Laser Genesis

• Limelight IPL

Phase 3: Maintenance 

• Chemical Peels

• DMK Enzymes

These phases will change in length depending on the severity of skin and also how the skin is responding. 

Expect the best possible care along with Gold Standard treatments by our Degree Qualified Dermal Clinician.

PRODUCTS

Depending on your severity our top 4 picks for Redness & Rosacea skin:
1. DMK EFA ULTRA - internal supplement to calm inflammation in the skin

2. Synergie Vitamin B - improves skin barrier to keep moisture in and block irritants out

3. Synergie Dermacalm - calms down visible redness

4. Synergie Uber Zinc - protects against the sun and UV damage