Edit top tips for Managing Rosacea

<p><strong>Our top tips for Managing Rosacea</strong></p> <p>Although this skin condition can’t be cured, it can be well managed. With appropriate skincare, in clinic treatments and a mindful approach to your triggers. </p> <p><strong>Knowing your triggers –</strong> this is the most effective way of minimising flare ups. Reducing or avoiding the lifestyle factors you know contribute to your rosacea should help to limit flare ups.</p> <p><strong>Wearing SPF everyday</strong> – your skin is much more sensitive when you have rosacea and is therefore even more sensitive to sun exposure than most people. Ensuring you wear SPF 50 every day, and keeping your face out of the sun as much as possible is vital. </p> <p><strong>Seeking the right support and guidance –</strong> finding an experienced, knowledgeable and highly trained aesthetician or medical professional who has experience in treating rosacea is key to ensuring you get the best possible support and advice throughout your rosacea journey. Don’t cut corners and do your research, the right practitioner could ultimately change your life!</p> <p><strong>Medical grade skincare –</strong> when you’ve found a great practitioner they will recommend effective and suitable medical-grade skincare for at home use. Keeping your skincare routine simple, not overloading the skin, and using gentle products will soothe and protect your skin’s barrier. Keep an eye out for products designed for sensitive or redness-prone skin, your skin will thank you for ingredients which help with oiliness, congestion and inflammation. </p> <p><strong>Gentle in-clinic treatments –</strong> <a title="LED light" href="https://www.consultingroom.com/treatment/led-pdt-acne-skin-rejuvenation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LED light</a> therapy is a great option for many rosacea patients. The red and near infra-red lights are anti-inflammatory and aid the skin’s natural healing response. The blue light is anti-bacterial and great for treating pustules and papules. We recommend regular treatments to minimise flare ups. Or a course of 6 treatments if you have experienced a recent flare up and require an in-clinic treatment to manage and reduce your symptoms. </p> <p><strong>Topical or oral medications –</strong> a doctor or dermatologist may recommend and prescribe certain creams, gels or tablets which can help to reduce inflammation and improve rosacea symptoms. </p> <p><strong>Excel V+ laser treatment –</strong> here at MediZen our most recommended and effective rosacea treatment is the state-of-the-art Excel V+ laser. This laser offers multiple handpieces and wavelengths to target redness and inflammation within the skin. We recommend a course of six treatments every four weeks for maximum results. You can watch an in-clinic Excel V+ treatment for one of rosacea patients here. </p> <p>Living with rosacea can undoubtedly be difficult but we hope that the information and advice provided above has given you some hope that symptoms can be relieved, managed and your quality of life can be improved. Don’t forget to ensure you get a correct diagnosis as quickly as possible, identify your triggers, and make the lifestyle adjustments required based on what you know contributes to your flare ups. </p> <p>Find an experienced clinic and practitioner who can provide a bespoke treatment plan to manage your condition. Following this, make sure you adhere to your treatment plan, take on-board all of the advice provided, only use gentle skincare with no harsh ingredients and consider in-clinic treatments to minimise flare ups and maintain the healthiest skin possible. </p>

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