South Carolina Rosacea Experts

Overview

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that can cause redness and swelling to the face, scalp, neck, ears, chest, back, and eyes. Do you have rosacea and are looking for a South Carolina medical dermatology center for treatment? Waccamaw Dermatology is your location for expert dermatology.

The providers at Waccamaw Dermatology are experts at treating acne and are here to help you achieve clearer, brighter, and healthier skin. Give us a call today to book an appointment at one of our convenient locations.

Solutions for Rosacea

Our high-quality care and compassionate dermatologists will help you heal and feel confident in no time.

Symptoms

Often mistaken for acne, natural skin coloring, or other skin conditions, rosacea’s symptoms can include some or all of the following:

Facial redness

You will commonly see consistent redness around the central part of your face, with the small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks becoming visible.

Swollen, red bumps

Rosacea can cause small, red bumps to appear on the face, similar in appearance to acne. These bumps may have pus and cause the skin to feel hot and sensitive.

Broken blood vessels

Those with rosacea will easily be able to see broken blood vessels under the skin.

Irritated Skin

Rosacea can cause irritated skin that may be swollen, sensitive, stinging, burning, dry, rough, scaly, or even oily.

Enlarged nose

Rosacea can cause the skin on the nose to thicken, making the nose appear bulbous or larger than usual. Often, this condition is more common in men than women.

Eye issues

Rosacea can additionally cause ocular rosacea, a condition where the eyes become irritated, swollen, and dry with swollen red eyelids. Your eyes may become watery, itchy, sensitive to light, or have diminished vision.

If you are unsure that your symptoms are rosacea, you can look to Waccamaw Dermatology as your South Carolina medical dermatology center. Our experienced physicians will diagnosis and offer various treatment plans to help ease your symptoms.

Causes

Acne is caused when a pore is filled with enough excess oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria. Each pore is open to a follicle. The follicle is made up of a hair and an oil-producing gland. The sebum (oil) is released from the gland to help form a slightly greasy surface film of the skin. This process can trigger an inflammatory reaction to produce acne when:

Too much oil is produced
Dead skin cells gather in your pores
Bacteria build up occurs

Treatments

The best solutions to treat acne include:

Whiteheads, blackheads, or both
- A retinoid (comes in cream, gel, or liquid forms)
- Benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, or salicylic acid
- Antibiotics
- Or a combination of the options
Nodules and Cysts
- Prescription medication and possibly an antibiotic
- Hormonal therapy (women only)
- Isotretinoin (severe acne)
Pimples
- Benzoyl peroxide
- A Retinoid
- Azelaic acid
- Or a combination of the options