One in ten people in the UK has rosacea, which is a skin condition that causes facial flushing, redness and tenderness on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. It can also cause redness and irritation of the scalp, eyes, ears, and neck. This condition tends to affect fair-skinned people, and people who blush easily are more likely to experience rosacea.

It usually begins with redness, and over time, areas of the skin turn constantly red. Sometimes the reddened skin can become a little lumpy with acne-like spots and tiny spider-thread veins can appear on the skin as time goes by; This is known as acne rosacea.

People who develop rosacea begin to notice a tendency to blush or blush easily, and this can progress to burning or stinging sensations, constant redness, spots and pimples, and visible blood vessels appearing on the face. For some people, facial redness can become a big problem that can really affect their self-confidence.

The delicate capillaries can remain dilated, resulting in permanent ruptured veins in the skin if left untreated. Visible symptoms are very annoying for sufferers, lowering their self-confidence. It is important to know what the symptoms are, as well as what treatments are available to help you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin.

Redness – Usually the first sign is the recurrence of a bright red facial complexion that looks like you have just completed an intense workout.

Intense redness – This can look like a blush or sunburn on the nose, chin, cheeks and forehead that does not subsidize.

Bumps and pimples – Small red or pus-filled bumps develop that may resemble acne without blackheads. These can burn or sting.

Visible blood vessels – Small blood vessels become visible on the skin.

The specific cause of rosacea remains unidentified, but it is believed that certain elements can make the condition worse:

• Stress

• Hot drinks

• Exposure to sunlight

• Intense exercise

• Caffeine

• Excessive alcohol

• Spicy food

Ways to help people with rosacea take care of their skin:

* Regulate your temperature. Try not to overheat

* When outside in the wind and cold, cover your face

* Apply high factor sunscreen every day for the best protection from the sun.

* Protect your face when you spray your hair as hairspray can aggravate rosacea

* Too many products can irritate the skin, so keep your skincare routine simple.

* Use only mild skin care products that do not contain alcohol.

* Avoid rubbing, rubbing or massaging your face when washing

* Try to quit smoking

* Avoid exposure to strong sunlight

* Avoid spicy foods, hot drinks and alcohol, they can aggravate facial redness.

Rosacea is a frustrating skin condition that, while not curable, is manageable. Laser treatment offers effective therapy for this disturbing condition. The laser energies give excellent results, with a marked reduction in the blush attacks of Rosacea and leaving the complexion much clearer.