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ROSACEA

Rosacea
What is Rosacea? 

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Rosacea is a common skin condition that is linked to an impaired barrier function of the skin. It is recognised by facial flushing, sensitivity, telangiectasias (dilated blood vessels), papules and persistent redness and/ or burning sensation.

Potential causes of Rosacea

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  • Unstable blood vessels- Flushing, redness and telangiectasias may be related to an abnormality in the facial blood vessels. This may be related to UV exposure. 

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  • Demodex mites-Dermodex mites live on human skin, usually without any consequences however, research has shown that people with Rosacea has 10 times as many Dermodex mites on their skin.   Once the mites die, they release bacteria onto the skin which trigger an immune reaction leading to redness and inflammation. 

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  • Genetics- Up to half of people with Rosacea have a positive family history of the condition. 

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  • Helicobacter pylori (H.Pylori)- A bacterium that can cause stomach and intestinal infections. It triggers the production of bradykinin, which causes blood vessels to dilate. H.Pylori may therefor be a factor for people with Rosacea and the development of Rosacea. 

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  • Irritants- Products with fragrance, alcohols, abrasives and other irritants can cause skin inflammation, flushing and irritation. 

 

What is happening in the skin?

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​The disruption of hydrolipidic barrier allows for an increased transdermal water loss which in turn allows for an increased permeability of irritants such as bacteria. This reduces effective oxygenation of the skin cells and decreases its resilience.

 

Targeted actions for Rosacea treatment.

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  • Antioxidant protection which supports cellular protection. 

  • Strengthening blood vessel walls and manage bacteria. 

  • Rebuild the hydrolipidic barrier. 

  • Protect against UVB & UVA damage. 

Dermatology Consultation

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Your consultation in a warm, relaxing and discreet clinic

At Revitalise Medical Aesthetics, we provide medical grade treatments you can trust in a warm and welcoming clinic. in the heart of Cheltenham.

Founded in 2017 by Advanced nurse practitioner and independent prescriber, Hanna Steadman who has over 15 years of clinical experience of delivering high quality, safe, and professional care.

Hanna has a strong ethos of "less is more" with aesthetic treatments with the aim to provide you with treatments that keep you looking like you, just more refreshed. 

 

Your consultation will provide you with an opportunity to discuss what you would like to achieve and how we can best help you achieve your goals, and together with a full facial assessment and a detailed medical history, the most appropriate treatment plan will be devised.


There will be no pushy sales pitches and you will be encouraged to have a cool-off period before deciding if the proposed treatment is right for you.

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