Skin Update

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Rosacea is a common skin condition characterized by redness of the face. It may begin as a tendency to flush or blush and progress to persistent redness of the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. If left untreated, persistent dilated blood vessels (broken veins), acne-like spots and pimples may develop. Some patients may also notice their skin become sensitive and irritable. In some cases of rosacea, the eyes may also be affected, giving rise to symptoms like redness, dryness, itching, grittiness, burning and tearing.

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Youthful skin is full of healthy collagen and elastin fibers which act like "spring coils" in the skin. The effects of aging and sun exposure cause a loss in the measure and function of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. With a reduced "recoiling" ability, facial expressions such as laughing cause the skin to fold up and form wrinkles (dynamic lines). Upon repetition, these wrinkles become "etched" onto the skin to form permanent lines, like those commonly found on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth.