Yes, with Intense Pulse Light treatments the inflammation of rosacea can be significantly reduced and managed.

Rosacea (said rose-ay-shah) is a potentially progressive neurovascular disorder that generally affects the facial skin and eyes. The most common symptoms include facial redness and inflammation across the flushing zone - usually the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead ; visibly dilated blood vessels, facial swelling and burning sensations, and inflammatory papules and pustules.

Although the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, various theories about the disorder's origin have evolved over the years. Facial blood vessels dilate too easily, and the increased blood near the skin surface makes the skin appear red and flushed. Various things -- called trigger factors -- can increase this redness response. Acne-like bumps appear, often in the redder area of the central face.

As with most disorders, there is no formal medical specialty devoted to rosacea alone. The appropriate specialist for rosacea is a dermatologist, who specializes in diseases of the skin, or for those with eye symptoms, an ophthalmologist. Visit the Physician Finder section to identify a dermatologist or ophthalmologist in your area.

The signs and symptoms of rosacea vary substantially from one patient to another, and treatment must therefore be tailored by a physician for each individual case. Some patients are troubled by redness and flushing, while others have bumps and pimples, thickening of the skin, or eye rosacea or combinations.

Although there are no data available on how quickly a rosacea trigger may lead to a flare-up, the time is likely to vary depending on the individual and the nature of the trigger. Try monitoring your individual case to see how quickly your rosacea has responded. And remember, while a wide range of factors has been identified as potential triggers, not every trigger affects every individual every time.

Rosacea is a combination of skin symptoms, not simply acne seen in mid life. While not all people are going to experience all of the skin changes associated with Rosacea, experiencing more than one symptom at the same time is typical. The skin changes include: redness of the face, flushing, the presence of small blood vessels, acne, surface irregularities of the nose, skin sensitivity, enlarged sweat glands.

The camouflage technique for Rosacea starts with evening out the skin tone and reducing the visible redness, which is the primary goal in camouflaging this skin condition. Rosacea is characterized by several uneven tones of red and pink. Begin by using beige gloCamouflage to tone down the areas with the most redness. Use the same product to conceal under eye circles. Neutralize and camouflage the remaining redness with golden-light gloPressed base.

Perhaps not cured in the sense of cured of a cold, but you can reduced your symptoms to a manageable level. There are plenty of treatment options out there, you may just need to experiment with a few.

Although the incidence of rosacea in adolescents and children is infrequent, such cases have been documented in the medical literature. Eyelid styes may be one form. Rosacea often runs in families, and rosacea sufferers would be wise to be on the lookout for early signs in children in order to seek diagnosis and treatment before the condition worsens.

The National Rosacea Society is the world's largest support organization for rosacea, offering information and educational services to hundreds of thousands of rosacea patients and health professionals each year. While face-to-face support groups are not well established, rosacea sufferers can find online chat groups and forums through www.yahoogroups.com and www.rosacea-support.org. Facial burning, stinging and itching are commonly reported by many rosacea patients.

Although it is not a common feature of rosacea, symptoms have been reported to appear beyond the face. In a National Rosacea Society survey, rosacea patients reported experiencing symptoms on the neck, chest, scalp, ears and back.

The hot flashes sometimes associated with menopause may bring on a flare-up or even the initial onset of rosacea. A Swedish study also noted that postmenopausal women with rosacea may be more likely to experience migraine headaches.

Yes. Known as ocular rosacea, eye symptoms may include a watery or bloodshot appearance and a dry, gritty feeling with burning, itching and/or stinging. Individuals with rosacea may be prone to styes, and light sensitivity and blurred vision may also be present. Left untreated, decreased visual acuity due to corneal involvement may occur.