The Role of Dermatology in Managing Acne and Rosacea

Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery fully understands dermatology treatments for Tulsa, Muskogee, & Broken Arrow, OK, residents, and can help with many different skincare problems. For instance, rosacea is a common discoloration of the face that requires hands-on treatment to manage.

Diagnosis: Finding What Kind You Have

 Rosacea is by no means a singular condition. Four different types might impact you. Our team will figure out which is impacting your skin. The four rosacea types include:

• Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea: Typically, this kind has redness and visible blood vessels throughout the face and is one of the most common types you'll see.
• Papulopustular Rosacea: Look for acne-style bumps throughout your face to diagnose this rosacea. It's often hard to separate it from normal acne. 
• Phymatous Rosacea: You'll see this kind of rosacea around the nose, usually in the form of thicker skin that creates larger nasal passages or distorts your nose.
• Ocular Rosacea: As befits the name, this rosacea type develops around the eyes, including close to the eyelids and other areas around them.

Skin Care: Helping You Take Care of Yourself

 At Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery, our dermatology team can help Tulsa, Muskogee, & Broken Arrow, OK, residents understand a good skincare routine that can reduce their rosacea symptoms. Follow these steps to keep your rosacea under control:

• Morning: Rinse your face with lukewarm water, pair it with a gentle cleanser, and apply vitamin C antioxidant serum directly to the skin before moisturizing. 
• Afternoon: Try to avoid any potentially damaging or impactful actions to your skin. Keep it clean and avoid drying soaps that might irritate your rosacea.
• Evening: End your day rinsing with another gentle cleanser before applying a night cream, a hydrating moisturizing blend, and eye cream directly around the lids. 

Medical Therapy: Providing Extensive Treatment

 Treatments for rosacea by type include:

• Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea: Typically, we treat this type with pulsed dye lasers (PDL) or topical treatments that can reduce swelling and pain.  
• Papulopustular Rosacea: We most often treat this type with lasers or topical and oral treatments, including various creams and pain medications.
• Rhinophyma: Most cases like this require loop cautery or other surgery to manage because they're often so embedded in the skin.
• Ocular Rosacea: Due to the delicate and potentially permanent eye damage this condition may cause, we'll refer you to an ophthalmologist for specialized care.

We're Here for You

 Southside Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery can provide dermatology care in Tulsa, Muskogee, & Broken Arrow, OK, to keep your skin safe from rosacea. Call our Tulsa office at (918) 760-0700, Muskogee at (918) 840-5276, or Broken Arrow at (918) 770-4599 to learn more.