by Dr. Rebecca Weiss

Did you know that Rosacea is often misdiagnosed as “adult acne”? Rosacea sufferers may have similar findings to acne patients in that they will have facial redness and pimples, however, their skin will respond differently to treatment. Rosacea patients have more skin sensitivity and worsening symptoms with triggers such as sun and wind exposure, spicy foods, alcohol, and stress. If you think that you may have Rosacea, do not fear! There are many effective treatments available, including a new skin care system by Obagi, called Rosaclear. This system is the first and only prescription-strength system to combat all the symptoms of Rosacea. Other treatments include LED light therapy, photofacial treatments and prescription medications. With the appropriate combination of treatments, Rosacea can be kept under control so that patients can have a clearer, calmer complexion that they desire.