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How We Can Help You

The doctors in the Stanford Health Care Dermatologic Surgery program not only have the expertise to help improve the health and appearance of your skin, they are leading the development of new technologies and techniques not yet available at other centers.

What We Offer You for Facial Redness and Acne Rosacea

  • Fellowship-trained specialists who are global leaders in aesthetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery – active clinical researchers who teach and lecture around the world.
  • Advanced treatment options including laser treatments, precision surgical expertise, and innovative solutions for pigmented skin.
  • A comfortable center that is easily accessible from Highway 101.

Treatment for Facial Redness and Acne Rosacea

There is no cure for rosacea. Sometimes it goes away by itself; in other cases, there are several effective treatments to keep the condition in check and prevent flare-ups. Our recommendations depend on the type or types of rosacea you have.

The doctors in the Stanford Health Care Dermatologic Surgery program provide a complete range of treatments for facial redness and acne rosacea, including:

  • Antibiotics and other medications
  • Emollients
  • Laser or light treatment

Learn more about our laser resurfacing or pulse light rejuvenation.

What Is Acne Rosacea?

Symptoms of Acne Rosacea

Blushing or facial flushing is an early sign of rosacea, with the skin condition often spreading from the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin and potentially on to the ears, chest and back. Small bumps or pimples are also possible.

There are four types of rosacea, each with its own variation of symptoms. Some people have more than one type:

Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea

This type is marked by:

  • Tendency to blush or flush more than others
  • Flushing and redness in center of the face
  • Broken blood vessels
  • Swollen, sensitive, stinging, or burning skin
  • Dry, rough, or scaly skin

Papulopustular rosacea

This type is characterized by:

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Acne-like breakouts that usually come and go
  • Oily skin
  • Sensitive, burning, or stinging skin
  • Broken blood vessels
  •  Raised skin patches (plaques)

Phymatous rosacea

This rare type is usually preceded by another kind and causes:

  • Bumpy and thickened skin, especially on the nose (rhinophyma)
  • Large pores
  • Oily skin
  • Broken blood vessels

Ocular rosacea

When rosacea forms in the eyes, it can cause:

  • Redness and irritation — may look watery or bloodshot
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Gritty feeling
  • Itching, dryness, stinging, or burning
  • Unusual sensitivity to light

Our Clinics

Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology

Stanford Health Care has one of the most experienced dermatologic surgery programs in the world. Our expert specialists deliver safe, effective treatments to help treat conditions ranging from acne to cancer.

450 Broadway Street
 Pavilion B, 4th Floor
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-725-5272 Getting Here
Make An Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call: 650-725-5272