Rosacea

DLK on Avenue’s resident doctors, Dr. Kellett and Dr. Abdulla, have your best interests and goals in mind when treating your rosacea concerns.

The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but it most likely occurs due to an overactive immune system, along with hereditary and environmental factors such as:

• Poor hygiene
• Genes
• Medications that dilate the blood vessels
• Wind
• Exercise
• Sun
• Spicy foods

Rosacea occurs when blushing causes blood vessels in the face to flare up and become more visible, which can form pus-filled bumps and appear as acne. It most commonly occurs in women over 30 prone to the condition due to genetics.

Some symptoms of rosacea include:

• Facial blushing that is persistent
• Visible small blood vessels, especially on the nose and cheeks
• Swollen bumps that can resemble acne

There are very few risks associated with having rosacea, as it is more of an aesthetic concern. However, you may experience:

• A burning sensation due to the sensitivity of the blood vessels being so close to the surface of the skin and the constant blushing
• Vision problems associated with rosacea cause irritated eyes, swollen eyelids, and dryness around the eyes
• An enlarged nose due to rosacea thickening the skin in the area

DLK on Avenue takes on an IPL-focused approach to treat rosacea concerns, but our experience in dermatology also gives us the opportunity to create a customized at-home treatment that you can practice after your IPL therapy or as part of your everyday skincare regimen.

IPL treatments use pulses of light to heat the skin, stimulating collagen production and remodelling. There is little to no downtime required as the outer layers of the skin experience no heat injury, making IPL safe and effective. 

IPL therapy usually takes around 20 minutes and is a great way to tighten skin, reduce pores, control redness, and reduce the appearance of spider veins, age spots, scars, and blood vessels. This treatment can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and hands.

DLK on Avenue may provide at-home treatment advice as part of your rosacea treatment program. If you have any questions for our esteemed doctors, feel free to ask - our experience is here to help guide you through your journey to healthy, glowing skin!