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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects the skin on the face (cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead).1 |
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Use sunscreen daily with an SPF 30 or higher with broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection. Sunscreen should be labelled: non-oily, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and meant for sensitive skin.1 |
Human skin is covered in hundreds of thousands of microscopic hair follicles, called pores. These are particularly prominent on the face, neck, back, and chest. These pores are connected to oil glands under the skin that make a substance called sebum. Sometimes these follicles produce too many cells and become blocked. As a result, sebum (oil) gets trapped and bacteria (P. acnes) begin to grow.1,2,4
Acne is the most common skin condition.1,4
Human skin is covered in hundreds of thousands of microscopic hair follicles, called pores. These are particularly prominent on the face, neck, back, and chest. These pores are connected to oil glands under the skin that make a substance called sebum. Sometimes these follicles produce too many cells and become blocked. As a result, sebum (oil) gets trapped and bacteria (P. acnes) begin to grow.1,2,4
Treatment for acne has several goals: to heal pimples, to prevent pimples (by decreasing sebum production, killing bacteria, and normalizing skin shedding), and to prevent scarring.1,6
Are the symptoms permanent?