What should you know about Paula's Choice rosacea?

Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that often affects the central face. It may cause flushing, persistent redness, visible small vessels, burning, sensitivity, or acne-like pimples. These symptoms can occur together, but facial redness or pimples alone do not confirm rosacea. Heat, sunlight, spicy food, alcohol, stress, and irritating products can trigger flares for some people, while triggers vary between individuals.

Wash with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free gentle cleanser, pat dry, and apply a bland moisturiser. Use sunscreen and physical shade because sunlight can aggravate facial redness. Add only one new product at a time and avoid scrubs, strong acids, fragrance, and products that sting. Keep a brief trigger diary if flares are hard to recognise. A dermatologist may recommend azelaic acid treatment for inflammatory lesions, or IPL photofacial and pulsed dye laser treatment when visible vessels or persistent redness are suitable targets.

Arrange medical review for redness that persists, frequent flushing, worsening burning, eye irritation, or pimples that leave marks. Seek prompt eye care for painful red eyes, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or a gritty feeling. Stop a product and obtain advice for swelling, blistering, or severe burning rather than trying to push through the reaction.

Do my redness, burning, sensitivity, or pimples fit rosacea? Which triggers should I track? Is azelaic acid treatment suitable? Would IPL or pulsed dye laser treatment address my main concern? Could my eyes be involved?