How your dermatologist in Rogers, AR, can help with rosacea

Are you suffering from a red rash that won't go away? They can also be a chronic condition known as rosacea. Fortunately, your dermatologist can help—Dr. Cheryl A. Hull of Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center in Rogers, AR, can help with rosacea and other skin conditions.

These are just a few frequently asked questions and answers about rosacea:

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a bright red rash that covers your face. It can cover your nose, cheeks, and forehead and can resemble acne, with small blemishes.

What are the symptoms of rosacea?

In addition to a red rash, your skin might feel painful and hot. The center of your face might be chronically red, with swollen bumps that can contain pus. The skin on your nose might look enlarged and thickened. Your eyes might be irritated and dry.

What are some of the factors that increase risk of developing rosacea?

You are at a higher risk of rosacea if you are a woman, have fair skin, and are over 30 years old. Having a family history of rosacea and smoking also increases your risk of rosacea.

What can bring on a rosacea rash?

There are several things that can trigger a breakout of rosacea. Eating spicy, hot foods, drinking hot beverages, and drinking alcohol can aggravate rosacea. The environment, including extremes in temperature, excessive sunlight, or wind can also bring on rosacea. If you exercise, increased activity can also cause a rosacea breakout.

How is rosacea treated?

Your dermatologist has several effective treatments to manage rosacea including a focused skincare regimen combined with medications. Laser therapy, including intense pulsed light therapy, dermabrasion, antibiotics, and anti-redness topical medications are also effective treatments to manage rosacea.

In need of skin care? Give us a call

For more information about rosacea treatment, call Dr. Cheryl A. Hull at Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center in Rogers, AR, today by dialing (479) 876-8205.

What is that stubborn redness across your face and nose? It could be rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Although it is noncommunicable, rosacea seems auto-immune, puzzling both patient and doctor alike. Here at Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center in Rogers, AR, rosacea is one of many skin conditions that Dr. Cheryl Ann Hull and her team investigate. Read on to learn how we can help you with your rosacea and get you the clearer skin that you deserve!

Exactly what is rosacea?

Medical News Today reports that 14 million Americans suffer in varying degrees from it as it takes on different forms and severity. More women than men have flare-ups of rosacea, and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says that most sufferers are ages 30 to 60.

No one knows for sure what odd skin condition is, so the dermatologists in Rogers and across the country focus on describing rosacea rather than trying to define it. Although its exact causes remain unknown, the professional staff at Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center are working hard to promote research, new medications, and therapies to advance clinical trials and control this frustrating condition.

Doctors see four different kinds of rosacea, each appearing in a different location or having a different presentation or texture. For instance, some rosacea rashes are bumpy to the point of being weepy pustules, some are red and flat, and some simply look as though they are constantly blushing.

Triggers and treatments

Regardless of how rosacea manifests, all patients desire relief. Accordingly, it helps to know and avoid rosacea triggers, such as:

• Exercise
• Hot liquids like coffee, tea, soup, and cocoa
• Spicy foods
• Stress
• Menopause
• Medications which dilate superficial blood vessels in the skin

Keeping a symptom diary is helpful as is taking the medications prescribed by your dermatologist. They may include topical creams and gels, Accutane (an acne medication), steroidal drops (for ocular rosacea), and regular application of sunscreen. Daily washing with a mild soap and cool water helps to prevent and control flare-ups.

Learn more

At Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center, helping patients to lead healthier lives drives is what we do. From medication management to clinical trials and patient education, Dr. Hull and her team can help you control your rosacea! You'll have access to the latest diagnostics and treatments. Call us today at (479) 876-8205 for more information on clinical trials. We'd love to partner with you!