Rosacea is a serious disease, it affects more than 40 million people worldwide - and if left untreated may worsen over time
This makes it a reason to visit your family physician or dermatologist, and now more than ever they’re becoming aware rosacea is more than just the symptoms we can see
To make the most of your consultation time prepare by thinking about how your rosacea has bothered you in the last six months
Everyone’s rosacea is different so you need to discuss all your symptoms with your family physician or dermatologist
If your previous treatments didn’t work as well as you had hoped then you may want to ask a family physician or ask to be referred to a dermatologist about the other treatment options available
Ensuring they know how rosacea affects you, and what symptoms you experience is important in customizing your personalized treatment plan
Below are some of the visible and hidden symptons of rosacea, select all the ones that you have experienced
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Permanent redness/span>
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Itchy/sore/red eyes/span>
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Flushing/temporary redness/span>
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Spots or bumps/span>
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Visible small blood vessels/span>
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Dry appearance/span>
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Itching/span>
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Pain/stinging or burning/span>
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Red and swollen nose/span>
It's a new era in rosacea treatment
It’s time to reset your expectations. Innovative treatment options are available that can target the underlying inflammation of rosacea
Help your family physician or dermatologist find the right treatment for you by discussing:
- what you've tried previously
- what you are currently doing to manage
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Have you ever used any of the below treatments to manage your rosacea
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Of the treatments you’ve selected which are you currently using?
Currently there is no cure for rosacea, but you can aim for clear skin and fewer flares
Building a partnership with your family physician or a dermatologist can help form your personalized treatment plan. This will really help you in aiming for clear skin. This will include tailored prescription treatments, lifestyle modifications and a skin care routine catered to your needs
Telling your family physician or dermatologist how many flares you have experienced in the last 6 months is a critical factor in understanding your treatment needs
Select the number of flares you have had in the past 6 months…
Prescription solutions are redefining treatment success
Making the goal of clearing rosacea a possibility
Given time to work effectively, prescription treatments together with appropriate skincare and lifestyle considerations, can help successfully manage the cause and the symptoms of the rosacea
Don’t be embarrassed – your family physician or dermatologist is here to help
Issues and topics that you feel are personal and embarrassing will be an everyday conversation for a family physician or dermatologist. It’s really important that they know how your rosacea is impacting you, both physically and emotionally
By telling them how the disease really affects you, they can understand the importance of helping you reach success in your rosacea treatment journey
There is also a growing online community of people with rosacea to offer support and advice and help you on your journey to clear skin
The symptoms and impact of rosacea is more than skin deep
Rosacea is a chronic and visible inflammatory disease. As it affects your daily life, chances are it also impacts on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Even though it’s hidden, the psychological burden of rosacea is acknowledged as a real symptom and can be an important part of your treatment
Speak to your family physician or dermatologist about how your disease affects you, physically and emotionally, to tailor your treatment to encompass all of your symptoms – not just the one’s they can see