Rosacea treatment
Rosacea: calming the redness, for good.
Persistent facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels and acne-like bumps — rosacea is common, frequently misdiagnosed, and very treatable once it is properly understood. Dr Claudia Moloabi identifies your rosacea subtype and triggers, then builds a plan that calms your skin and keeps it calm.
Understanding rosacea
More than a sensitive face.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial skin, usually beginning between the ages of 30 and 50. It tends to evolve: occasional flushing becomes persistent redness; visible blood vessels appear; in some patients, papules and pustules develop that are easily mistaken for adult acne — and treated with acne products that make rosacea worse.
The condition can also affect the eyes (ocular rosacea), causing grittiness, redness and irritation that is often missed entirely. In some patients, particularly men, untreated rosacea slowly thickens the skin of the nose.
Rosacea cannot be cured, but it responds very well to specialist care. The combination that works is precise: correct subtype diagnosis, trigger management, a skin barrier-friendly routine, and prescription treatment matched to your specific signs. Generic sensitive-skin advice rarely gets there.
Signs that suggest rosacea
- Flushing or blushing that comes easily and lasts long
- Persistent redness across the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
- Bumps and pimples without blackheads
- Visible small blood vessels
- Burning, stinging or skin that reacts to almost everything
Rosacea subtypes
Which rosacea is yours?
Treatment only works when it matches the subtype.
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Redness & flushing
Persistent erythema and easy flushing — managed with trigger control, barrier care and targeted prescriptions.
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Papules & pustules
The acne-like form of rosacea. Responds well to specialist treatment — and poorly to acne products.
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Ocular rosacea
Gritty, red, irritated eyes that often accompany skin signs. Recognising it matters for your vision comfort.
04
Skin thickening
Gradual thickening, often of the nose. Early treatment prevents progression.
Your treatment plan
Calm skin, kept calm.
Rosacea is a long-term condition. Your plan is built the same way.
Confirm it's rosacea
Acne, dermatitis, lupus and other conditions can mimic rosacea. The diagnosis is established first.
Map your triggers
Sun, heat, spicy food, alcohol, stress, certain skincare — your personal triggers are identified, not assumed.
Rebuild the barrier
A simplified, rosacea-safe routine that stops the daily low-grade irritation feeding the condition.
Treat the signs
Prescription topicals and oral treatment matched to your subtype — redness, bumps and eye symptoms each have their own tools.
Keep it calm
Maintenance treatment and reviews — because consistent control beats repeated rescue.
Rosacea questions
Rosacea, answered.
Have a question that isn't covered here? Ask the practice directly.
Is rosacea just adult acne?
No — and the distinction matters. Rosacea bumps lack the blackheads of acne, and many acne treatments irritate rosacea-prone skin badly. If your "adult acne" stings with treatment and comes with redness and flushing, rosacea deserves consideration.
Can rosacea be cured?
Rosacea is a chronic condition, but specialist treatment controls it very effectively. Most patients achieve calm, comfortable skin with maintenance care — the realistic and achievable goal is sustained control, not a one-time fix.
Do I have to give up coffee, wine and spicy food?
Only if they are genuinely among your triggers — and triggers are personal. Part of your plan is identifying which of the common culprits actually affect your skin, so you give up only what makes a measurable difference.
Why does my skin react to every product I try?
Rosacea-prone skin has a compromised barrier and heightened nerve sensitivity, so ordinary skincare ingredients can sting and flare it. A stripped-back, barrier-supportive routine usually restores tolerance — and is a core part of treatment at Omnia.
Can rosacea be managed by video consultation?
Yes — rosacea assessment and follow-up reviews work well via teledermatology. Flares can be assessed promptly and treatment adjusted without waiting for an in-person slot, which matters for a condition that fluctuates.