Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that can result typically in redness and bumps on the skin, while there is no cure for the condition, with the help of your Trinidad and Colorado Springs, CO, dermatologist you can reduce flare-ups and the symptoms they can lead to. You can learn more about rosacea and how it's treated by reaching out to Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center with Dr. Brett Matheson, Dr. Christopher Sartori, and Dr. Martin Harris.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of rosacea are small red bumps that tend to show up on the nose, cheeks, and forehead. They appear more often and more substantially during flare-ups, which means symptoms will go away for a period of time and then return.

Subtypes

There are four different subtypes of rosacea and it's possible to be affected by more than one.

The first one is called erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR), which can cause facial redness and flushing. Papulopustular rosacea is the second subtype, it's also sometimes called acne rosacea because of its acne-like breakouts.

Rhinophyma is a rare form of the condition that affects the skin on the nose, causing redness and thickening of the skin. Ocular rosacea has similar symptoms but these revolve around the eye.

Rosacea Treatment in Trinidad and Colorado Springs, CO

Your doctor can work with you to develop a treatment plan based on the type of rosacea and which symptoms with which you are struggling. They will recommend strategies to prevent flare-ups, a common one is keeping a journal of what you consume and what foods or drinks exacerbate your symptoms. Your dermatologist can prescribe antibiotics and other medication when these symptoms arise, and other treatments, such as microdermabrasion and lasers, can help with severe cases of rosacea and can help reduce thickening skin.

If you are looking for help treating your rosacea symptoms in Trinidad and Colorado Springs, CO, you can schedule a visit with Dr. Matheson, Dr. Sartori, and Dr. Harris of Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center by dialing to reach the (800) 290-2478 Trinidad, CO, office, and (719) 574-0310 for Colorado Springs, CO.