Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Clinic: Do You Know About Rosacea?

“I’m scared when the seasons change now.

My face turns flush again.”

Hello,

I’m Director Oh Young-ju of Hongdae Oblige Clinic :)

These days, when the temperature difference between day and night is large and the air feels different in the morning and evening, the skin becomes especially sensitive.

Among these changes, many people say their facial redness gets worse and they worry every time they look in the mirror.

Even when there hasn’t been any particular irritation, if your cheeks become red or the area around your nose starts to flush and look blotchy,

it’s only natural to feel increasingly anxious and wonder, “Why is this happening?”

Even if you’re usually fine, if your face suddenly heats up after being exposed briefly to a cold or hot environment,

and changing cosmetics or using soothing products doesn’t seem to help,

it’s worth considering whether this is not just simple skin sensitivity but a condition called rosacea.

Rosacea may look like flushing on the surface,

but in reality, it is a skin condition in which repeated irritation responses occur beneath the skin, making it increasingly sensitive.

Rather than covering redness with makeup, it is much more important to identify the cause accurately and manage it properly.

Today, I’ll explain in detail why skin becomes red and sensitive depending on the weather,

and how dermatology clinics treat and manage it.

If you’ve been uncomfortable with similar symptoms, I encourage you to read until the end.

The mistaken belief, “It’s probably just a healthy complexion”

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Because a red face does not look like a serious illness on the outside, many people tend to overlook it.

However, the biggest difference between simple flushing and rosacea is the persistence and recurrence of the symptoms.

If you have the following characteristics, it’s worth distinguishing them from simple sensitivity or temporary redness:

• Your face suddenly turns red depending on temperature changes

• The reddened area continues for several hours or more

• The cheeks, nose, and chin area are always blotchy

• Sensations such as stinging or burning are present

• Small acne-like bumps may also appear

If these symptoms repeat, it may be a sign that the irritation is not on the surface of the skin but inside it.

Over time, rosacea makes the skin even more sensitive, and if treatment is delayed, management can become more difficult,

so it is very important to identify the cause early and begin customized treatment :)

Along with habit management,

dermatology treatment should be combined

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Rosacea cannot be resolved simply by changing cosmetics.

It is necessary to reduce the irritants that repeatedly build up in the skin,

and when needed, stabilize the skin’s response through dermatological treatment.

Below are the representative treatments effective for rosacea.

1. Laser treatment (vascular laser, IPL)

Rosacea often worsens redness as the tiny blood vessels in the skin expand and become visibly developed.

In such cases, using a laser that selectively targets blood vessels can help reduce enlarged capillaries and ease redness.

IPL (intense pulsed light therapy) is effective at evening out the overall skin tone while reducing redness.

Treatment is performed several times at 3- to 4-week intervals, and the intensity is adjusted according to the skin condition.

2. Cooling recovery care (soothing laser, low-intensity mode of radiofrequency lifting)

This procedure helps stabilize the temperature inside the skin and soothe reddened areas.

When the skin barrier has weakened, the skin’s recovery ability is reduced,

so low-irritation treatment that stabilizes the skin without heat stimulation is necessary.

When combined with consistent soothing care, it can help enhance the effects of laser treatment.

3. Topical agents and combination treatment

If symptoms are severe, dermatology ointments or oral medication may be used together.

Especially when inflammation is severe or pimples are also present,

a medical approach is needed rather than simple skin care.

Please remember that the treatments above should not be carried out with excessive stimulation no matter what,

but should be designed to gradually stabilize the skin according to its condition!

Repeated signals from the face,

it’s time to listen now

If you dismiss a red face as simply your constitution or sensitive skin,

the discomfort and stress you feel every day when looking in the mirror are not small.

Rosacea is a skin condition in which management is more central than treatment.

If you pay a little more attention, reduce irritants in daily life, and combine professional treatment when needed,

your skin can regain a stable balance.

So that a red face does not make you hide yourself,

please start responding more seriously to the signals your skin is sending today.

I hope your skin can regain greater comfort and a natural appearance.

Have a happy day. This was Director Oh Young-ju ^^

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Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Clinic: Do You Know About Rosacea?

Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Clinic: Do You Know About Rosacea?