Sponsored News: Lynton to host webinar on rosacea

April is Rosacea Awareness Month and Lynton Lasers invites you to join them for a live Q&A on the causes, symptoms and treatment options available for rosacea. 

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a common skin condition that usually occurs on the face, which predominantly affects fair-skinned patients, but may affect all skin types, in people aged 40 to 60. It is more common in women but when affecting men, it may be more severe.

It is a chronic condition, and can persist for a long time and, in any individual, the severity tends to fluctuate. Rosacea tends to affect the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose, and is characterised by persistent redness caused by dilated blood vessels, small bumps and puss-filled spots similar to acne. There may also be uncomfortable inflammation of the surface of the eyes and eyelids.

What causes rosacea?  

The cause of rosacea is not fully understood. Your genetics, immune system factors and environmental factors may all play a part. Factors that trigger rosacea cause the blood vessels in the skin of the face to enlarge (dilate). The theory that rosacea is due to bacteria on the skin or in the gut has not been proven.

However, antibiotics have proven helpful to treat rosacea. This is because of their anti-inflammatory effect. There are a variety of triggers that may make rosacea worse. These include hormones, alcohol, exercise, high and low temperatures, hot drinks, spicy foods and stress. Rosacea can be sun-sensitive.

 

The webinar will air at on 5 April at 11am. Register your interest here.

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