COUPEROSE AND ROSACEA
WHAT IS
Coupersose?
Rosacea presents as a network of dense, tight blood vessels against a background of redness. It is usually localized to the cheeks, cheekbones and nose.
Couperose is sometimes confused with rosacea and we often hear the two terms used in the same sense, but couperose is actually one of the most common symptoms of rosacea, the dilation of very small blood vessels.
Factors
IN QUESTION
- Heredity
- Tobacco, alcohol
- Emotions, shyness
- Stress
- Anovulatory and certain drugs
- Tea and coffee
- Sun exposure
- and many others..
Rosacea
Rosacea is a permanent redness, accompanied by visible blood vessels, and sometimes red papules.
There is thickening and swelling of the skin at the affected areas. Rosacea is found on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. It accompanies a feeling of warmth.
Factors
IN QUESTION
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Immune imbalance
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Presence of bacteria
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Anormal reaction to the sun
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Stress
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Certain medications
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And many others.
Prevention
1.
Always put on sunscreen before sun exposure
2.
Limit your alcohol consumption
3.
Avoid very hot and very spicy dishes
4.
Protect your face in very cold weather (protective cream, scarf, etc.)
5.
Keep your skin always well hydrated
6.
Systematically remove make-up every night
7.
Cleanse your face morning and evening with gentle products adapted to your skin type
8.
Avoid medications (internally and externally) containing cortisone
10.
Avoid long hot baths, spas and saunas
9.
Learn to manage stress
Treatments
Dye-VL technology is a pulsed light that specifically treats red areas. This technology is used to treat particularly extensive vascular lesions in areas such as the cheeks, neck, cheekbones and décolleté. The Dye-VL light generates heat which coagulates the vessels and causes the lesion to disappear.
Pulsed light treatments are non-aggressive, progressive, almost painless and safe.
The heat triggers collagen stimulation which restores skin radiance, improves skin tone and suppleness.
