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.
Why Choose Waccamaw Dermatology for Rosacea Teatment?
Experienced Dermatology Providers Who Understand Rosacea
Rosacea can be complex and often mismanaged. Our team diagnoses and treats all types of rosacea regularly, giving you a clear, accurate path forward from the start.
Advanced Treatment Options That Go Beyond Topicals
From prescription therapies to in-office treatments, we offer modern solutions that target redness, inflammation, and visible blood vessels—helping you achieve more stable, healthier skin.
Custom Treatment Plans Based On Your Triggers
No two cases of rosacea are the same. We tailor your care plan around your specific symptoms, skin sensitivity, and flare triggers to improve outcomes and prevent recurrence.
Trusted Care With Convenient Access in the Carolinas
As part of a well-established dermatology network, our locations provide accessible, high-quality care backed by a reputation patients trust across the Carolinas.
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
Extreme cases may need:
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- Corticosteroid injection
- Laser or light therapy
- A healthy diet
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