Flushed skin. Facial redness. Visible blood vessels. Put these together with a stinging or burning sensation, thickened skin, and acne-like bumps, and you have almost certainly been affected by rosacea.
When rosacea flares up, schedule an appointment with Dermatology Center of McKinney. Our rosacea dermatologist examines your skin and determines the appropriate facial redness treatment. You’ll see clearer, more naturally toned skin, and improved skin health, boosting your confidence as you tackle your day.
What Is the Most Effective Rosacea Treatment?
In McKinney, the most effective treatment involves a combination of tactics that improve your skin health. Our custom plans can include any—or all—of the following rosacea flare-up treatment possibilities.
Laser and Light Treatments
From precise laser treatments to targeted pulses of light, our advanced, science-based, therapeutic technologies help bring back a smoother, healthier hue to your skin.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
Our IPL therapy delivers powerful pulses of broad-spectrum light to the treatment area. The hemoglobin causing the redness converts that light to heat, constricting the blood vessels where the hemoglobin has gathered. These superficial vessels fade, reducing the flushed redness.
Laser Treatments
Laser treatments at Dermatology Center of McKinney reduce and collapse both blood capillaries and vessels that are visible under the skin—including spider veins. Laser treatments reduce generalized facial redness while promoting collagen production for skin tightening.
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RF Microneedling
Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling creates microinjuries in the epidermis, triggering the body’s innate healing response. Simultaneously, radiofrequency energy heats dermal layers, stimulating collagen production while reducing the redness and the appearance of abnormal blood vessels under the skin. This combined therapeutic effect makes RF microneedling a good choice for rosacea treatment in McKinney.
Medical-Grade Skincare Selections
At-home support is your key to maintaining satisfying results. We’ll help you choose what’s best for your needs from the leading brands in medical-grade skincare products, which could include the following selections.
ZO Skin Health
ZO Skin Health offers their renowned Rozatrol® patented serum to relieve many of rosacea’s symptoms. You may prefer the “Redness Relief + Barrier Defense Program.” This combination of 6 different ZO products protects and nourishes your skin while reducing redness.
Revision Skincare®
Our selection of Revision Skincare addresses redness while improving skin health. For a pre-curated ensemble, Revision Skincare’s “Anti-Redness Complete Full-Size Regimen” provides gentle but effective cleansing and moisturizing. Combined with serums and creams, this system reduces redness, brightens tone, and protects your skin morning, noon, and night.
EltaMD® Skincare
Choose individual products for truly personalized rosacea treatment in McKinney, or trust the proven “EltaMD Skin Recovery System Kit,” which helps to repair and strengthen the natural skin barrier 24/7/365.
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What Is the Main Trigger for Rosacea?
To date, no scientist or doctor truly knows what causes rosacea. However, a qualified dermatologist helps patients discover possible triggers, including:
- Lifestyle Factors. Stress, certain foods, alcohol consumption, environmental triggers, and even certain skincare products can contribute to outbreaks.
- Immune System Issues. An overactive immune system could contribute to rosacea.
- Parasites. Microscopic demodex mites may be causing the redness and swelling.
- Genetic Predisposition. Rosacea often runs in families.
Get Ahead of the Red
Schedule an appointment to understand what’s behind your rosacea, and then let us help you create a plan for both in-office treatment and at-home support. Together, we can reduce that rosacea and increase your confidence in how you look.
About Dermatology Center of McKinney
Dr. James P. Ralston, M.D., F.A.A.D., leads a team specializing in skincare treatments spanning psoriasis to skin cancer identification, and aesthetic treatments that bolster your skin’s best features. Contact us by scheduling a consultation online or just give us a call. Either way, it’s time you met with the man voted top dermatologist in McKinney.
