🔬Skin Science: It is complex. Essentially rosacea is genetic, with input from many external factors as listed below. Unlike the aetiology of #rosacea, skincare should be simple . . 👀Rosacea triggers: These are as individual as you are. Getting to know and learn what triggers your rosacea will give you an edge over this common skin disorder. Triggers include sun-UV exposure, stress, heat, wind, exercise, ETOH, foods, changes of weather, wind, & skin care products (esp acidic or low pH products) . . 🥵Sensitive skin + Rosacea: For my rosacea patients, I normally start you on #niacinamide before other topicals, as this compound is anti-inflammatory. B3 can be combined with other topicals as long as the pH is over 5.0. #retinol with caution, #ascorbicacid with EXTREME caution. For further information discuss your skin care issues with my clinical team @cliniccutis . . 🔍Who to see if you have rosacea? Your family physician can guide you with treatments, including the use of topicals such as #rozex & azelaic acid. Tabs include anti-inflammatory meds can be prescribed by your GP. Vascular lasers & #IPL can reduce both inflammation as well as redness associated with rosacea. Attempt to control your condition with the usual topicals & tabs prior to seeing a dermo . . 💉Last line treatments: Patients that fail laser can give #Botox & #tixel a trial or micro-Botox with #aquagold . . 😎Dr Davin Lim, Dermatologist Brisbane. Australia 🇦🇺 . #skincare #skinscience #healthyskin #skinscience #rosaceaskincare #nomorered #skincarescience #drdavinlim #davinlim . Disclaimer: I am a procedural dermatologist, namely I laser-lase, inject, & cut. Skin care, though important, is not my usual occupation. I do give out sensible advice pertaining to your procedure. For an in-depth analysis of topicals, discuss your concerns with my clinical team @cliniccutis 👍🏻💯or discuss medical options with your dermatologist (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWRoDyn1CC/?igshid=1hmoyk17vd5tj

















