Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic (long-term) skin disease that causes redness and swelling, primarily on the face.

Other areas that can be affected by Rosacea are the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back. Sometimes, rosacea affects the eyes. Those afflicted with rosacea may first notice a tendency to flush or blush easily. The condition can occur over a long period of time and often progresses to a persistent redness, pimples and visible blood vessels in the center of the face that can eventually involve the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose.

Since rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily confused with other skin conditions, such as acne and sunburn. Rosacea is often passed on in families, with women being afflicted more often than their male counterparts. Men, however, often get more severe forms of rosacea. For women with rosacea, increased flushing and blushing may occur around and during menopause.

Skin care plays a central role in keeping rosacea under control. Many skin care products are too harsh for the sensitive skin of rosacea. Such products can cause inflammation and irritation, which can aggravate rosacea — and even cause rosacea to progress. When gentle skin care lines such as Obagi Rosaclear are used and combined with rosacea treatment and trigger avoidance, people often find that they can keep their rosacea from flaring. While the precise cause of rosacea remains a mystery, researchers believe that heredity and environmental factors are to blame.

A variety of treatment plans for Rosacea are available at Dr. Stover's Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii

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Numerous skin care treatments are available in Hawaii through Dr. John D. Stover's Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii. Dr. Stover is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon and a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with offices in Kona, Hilo and Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii. He is a fellow of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Stover continually updates his knowledge, skills and practice in the latest surgical and non-surgical procedures, which has made him one of Hawaii's top-performing cosmetic surgeons

 

 

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