Rosacea / Redness

Rosacea / Redness is one of the medical skin conditions assessed and managed by our dermatology team.

Redness can appear as persistent colour, occasional flushing or sensitive, irritated skin. We assess your concerns to find the underlying cause and discuss management options.

Common redness and rosacea concerns include:

• Persistent facial redness across the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead
• Frequent flushing, sometimes triggered by heat, exercise, stress or alcohol
• Visible facial blood vessels, sometimes called broken capillaries
• Red bumps and pustules associated with rosacea
• Sensitive or reactive skin, including burning and stinging
• Dryness and irritation
• Thickening of the skin, particularly around the nose
• Eye symptoms associated with rosacea, such as red, gritty or irritated eyes

Options may include:

• Skincare to support the skin barrier
• Advice on triggers and daily sun protection
• Vascular (Vbeam) laser treatment, where appropriate
• Intense pulsed light (IPL), where appropriate
• Dermatologist assessment and medical management. Oral and topical prescription medication may be considered.

Treatment depends on the cause of the redness, your skin and your medical history.

Eye symptoms and skin thickening need medical assessment and may need a separate treatment approach.

Care begins with a consultation to understand your skin, history and goals. Where specialist input is needed, our dermatologist reviews your case and explains the options and what to expect.

Appointments are by GP referral. The pathway, including referral requirements and wait times, is explained in full before you book.