Rosacea Treatment
Request a prescription for rosacea treatment that can help reduce your symptoms during an outbreak.
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Request treatment easily without any face-to-face appointments
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Effective treatment to help clear the symptoms of rosacea
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In-store collection within 2 to 3 hours of approval
Rosacea is a skin condition estimated to affect one in ten people. It is caused by your blood vessels being enlarged.
There is no cure for rosacea, but Mirvaso can improve your skin. It reduces the increased blood flow to the blood vessels in your face, which causes the skin problem.
Order your prescription for rosacea treatment online - our service is convenient and confidential. When you place your order, you will need to fill in a brief questionnaire so our doctor can assess whether the treatment is suitable for you.
With your prescription from Superdrug Online Doctor, you can get Mirvaso at any pharmacy in Ireland.
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About Rosacea
Which Rosacea Treatments are there?
Mirvaso
Mirvaso is a gel developed to treat rosacea. It works by narrowing the blood vessels and significantly reduces symptoms associated with the skin condition. The gel is easy to use and can be applied daily. Superdrug Online Doctor provides a convenient prescription service, allowing you to order your rosacea cream online.
Antibiotics
Certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin and tetracycline, can be used to treat rosacea. They are usually recommended in very severe cases and they have to be taken for several weeks to take effect. Antibiotics cannot be taken on a permanent basis and they are not suitable for patients with liver problems.
Metronidazole and Azelaic acid
Metronidazole and azelaic acid are topical rosacea treatments which are applied to the skin. Both treatments fight inflammation and are used to reduce the occurrence of spots and pimples rather than stopping the blood vessel widening which causes rosacea.
Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is an acne medication, which is sometimes prescribed for rosacea. It can have significant side effects and is only recommended for patients with severe skin conditions.
Laser Treatment
Rosacea can be treated with vascular laser or intense pulsed light treatment. Both procedures need to be carried out by a dermatologist and may require several sessions. They can be very effective in shrinking the blood vessels and reducing flushing and redness, but they tend to be expensive.
Surgery
One of the symptoms of rosacea is thickened skin. In most cases, this symptom mainly affects the patient’s nose, affecting their appearance. Surgical procedures can be used to reconstruct damaged tissue or remodel the nose in severe cases.
Causes of Rosacea
No one knows why some people get rosacea, but it is thought that the facial redness and flushing are caused by enlarged blood vessels (which leads to an increased blood flow). Scientists are not sure why these changes to the blood vessels occur. Some dermatologists believe that exposure to sunlight can lead to skin damage and cause rosacea. Other possible causes include microscopic mites or certain types of bacteria.
What Triggers Rosacea?
While little is known about the causes of rosacea, the triggers which lead to the skin condition are well known. Possible triggers include:
- stress
- being in a hot environment
- cold weather
- eating spicy foods
- caffeine
- exposure to sunlight
- alcohol consumption
- exercise
- humidity
- having a high temperature (for example due to an infection)
- some medical conditions such as high blood pressure
- some blood pressure medications
- dairy products
Some women experience rosacea symptoms such as hot flushes and redness during the menopause.
Rosacea and skin care
Certain skin care products can trigger the condition. Use alcohol-free and non-abrasive skin care products to avoid skin irritation. It is also recommended to avoid creams and gels which contain tea tree oil, witch hazel, menthol, clove oil camphor, peppermint, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulphate and perfume. Cosmetic products which irritate the skin can not be used as a rosacea treatment.
Rosacea and diet
If your rosacea is triggered by certain foods, you can change your diet to improve your skin. Often reducing the amount of alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine you eat/drink can help. If you would like to find out whether your diet is contributing to your skin problem, you can begin a rosacea diary and list the foods you eat and the severity of your symptoms. This will help you to spot food-related triggers.
“Acne Rosacea”
Rosacea is sometimes referred to as “acne rosacea”. However, acne and rosacea are two different conditions with similar symptoms. While rosacea is caused by an unusual widening of your blood vessels, acne is caused by an overproduction of sebum.
Rosacea Symptoms
Rosacea symptoms usually show on the cheeks and nose of a patient. In some cases, the forehead can be affected, too. Possible symptoms include:
- flushing and redness
- persistent redness
- ocular rosacea (eye irritation)
- papules (bumps or spots that appear as a swelling but don’t seem to have fluid in them)
- pustules (spots that are filled with fluid or pus)
- visible blood vessels on the face
- in the long term, patients may experience a thickening of the skin
Rosacea treatment with Mirvaso alleviates these symptoms and reduces the development of spots and papules.