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title: "Rosacea"
url: "https://bhskin.com/medical/rosacea/"
updated: "2022-03-31"
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# Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause facial redness and swollen visible blood vessels on the skin. Small, red pus-filled bumps may also develop. Rosacea can flare up chronically, and though there is no permanent cure, there are treatments that can reduce symptoms. If you’re struggling with this condition, then there’s hope! BHSkin Dermatology provides rosacea treatment in the Los Angeles area.

## Seek Rosacea Treatment in Glendale or Encino

Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause facial redness and swollen visible blood vessels on the skin. Small, red pus-filled bumps may also develop. Rosacea can flare up chronically, and though there is no permanent cure, there are treatments that can reduce symptoms. If you’re struggling with this condition, then there’s hope! BHSkin Dermatology provides [rosacea treatment](https://bhskin.com/blog/rosacea-treatment-recovery/) in the Los Angeles area.

## What Are Some Treatment Options?

There are a number of treatments available to reduce the signs and symptoms associated with the condition. Schedule an appointment to see a rosacea specialist at BHSkin Dermatology for the best treatment options and results. Consider the various treatment options below:

- Topical drugs
- Oral antibiotics
- Oral acne drugs
- Laser therapies and other light-based therapy
- Sulfur and Sodium Sulfacetamide washes

![Before and after Rosacea treatment.](https://bhskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Vbeam-.jpg)

## What Are the Types of Rosacea?

**There are four types of Rosacea our specialists may diagnose you with. The four are:**

- Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
- Papulopustular (Acne) Rosacea
- Rhinophyma
- Ocular Rosacea

Characterized by the flushing, visible blood cells, and facial redness, Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea is the most common of the four. Papulopustular Rosacea mostly affects middle-aged women and is characterized by acne-like breakouts. Rhinophyma is a rare form of Rosacea that often affects men. The thickened skin on the nose is what makes this type rosacea unique. It usually presents itself after another type of rosacea occurs. There is also Ocular Rosacea. This subtype of the condition has everything to do with the eye area and all symptoms will center around here.

## What Triggers Rosacea?

Rosacea can be challenging to deal with but there are some things you can watch for. Triggers for Rosacea include:

- Hot/spicy foods
- Alcohol
- Exercise or heavy exertion
- Stress/Anxiety
- Hot/cold/humid weather
- Menopause
- Caffeine Withdrawal Syndrome
- Chronic Cough

![Faces with Rosacea.](https://bhskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Rosacea-treatment-e1584997693174.jpg)

### #1 Topical Drugs

Creams and gels that include azelaic acid, like Metrogel, are great for controlling the pimples common with mild rosacea. It can take 2-6 weeks to see noticeable improvements. Doctors may prescribe Brimonidine or oxymetazoline to reduce redness. You can see results as soon as 12 hours. In order to maintain improvements apply the cream regularly to the affected areas.

### #2 Oral Acne Drugs

If you have severe rosacea and are not responding to topical drugs, then you may be prescribed isotretinoin ([Accutane](https://bhskin.com/medical/accutane/)). This powerful acne drug can clear up acne-like lesions by preventing the production of oil by the sebaceous glands.

### #3 Oral Antibiotics

Prescription medications like Doxycycline could be prescribed to manage the pimples and bumps associated with moderate to severe rosacea. Oral antibiotics typically show faster results than topical ones.

### #4 Laser Therapies/Light-Based Therapies

[Intense Pulsed Light Therapy](https://bhskin.com/laser/ipl/) is a gentle and long-lasting solution that reduces unevenly toned areas of the skin, redness, and pimples caused by rosacea. The [VBeam Laser](https://bhskin.com/laser/vbeam/) penetrates visible blood vessels as a way to reduce redness and inflammation.