Suffering from Rosacea?                                                                           
                                                                                                                             
  You are not alone. Nearly 3  million  Canadians suffer from this
  embarrassing and frustrating condition.  The good news is,
  there is help. Read on to find out more about this affliction,
  and how Glow Rescue can "get the red out", painlessly and
  without the use of medications, antibiotics or invasive laser.
                                                                                                                                

  An Introduction to Rosacea

  Rosacea is a complex, varied and progressive inflammatory skin disorder,
  distinct from acne and "sensitive skin".


  Rosacea is Progressive

  In the beginning, rosacea produces symptoms of frequent, lasting flushing
  and skin irritation.

  Left untreated, rosacea may worsen and produce a broad spectrum of  clinical
  signs: coarse skin texture, papules and pustules, and more permanent
  facial damage in the form of broken capillaries, scarring, hyperplasia 
  and rhinophyma.


  Facial Redness (Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea)

  Rosacea sufferers typically experience flushing and persistant facial redness.
  Small blood vessels may become visible in some individuals, and stinging,
  burning, swelling and roughness or scaling may occur. A common approach
  is to remove capillaries with IPL, while this may provide temporary relief, it does
  not address the underlying problem.





  Bumps and Pimples (Papulopustular Rosacea)

  In addition to persistant redness, bumps (papules) and/or pimples (pustules)
  are common in many rosacea sufferers. Some individuals may also experience
  raised red patches known as plaques.

  Often referred to as "acne rosacea", papules and pustules are superimposed on
  a background of telangiectasias (capillaries) and general erythema. It differs
  from acne vulgaris in that it lacks comedones.

  Individuals with acne rosacea tend to blush easily, which tends to exacerbate
  the severity of the condition. Common triggers include, alcohol, sunlight,
  spicy foods and hot beverages.



  
  Typical Rosacea Treatment

  The trajectory of "current" rosacea treatment is unsatisfactory:

  -rosacea patients are frequently embarrassed to seek help, or feel that their
   condition is simply cosmedic and unworthy of treatment.

  -Standard medical regimens (metronidazole/azelaic acid/sulfacetamide and
   oral antibiotics) are poorly adhered to and are associated with negative side
   effects. Topical drugs may lessen symptoms, but deteriorate other aspects of
   skin quality. 

  -Poorly informed consultants have served to confuse rosacea treatment options, 
   or continue to make recommendations firmly grounded in marketing, rather than
   science, a serious issue considering effective, early treatment is vital.

  -The current climate has resulted in rosacea patients seeking a quick and easy
   cure. It is important to remain compliant and consistant with any treatment
   protocol.

  -In some instances, overly aggressive treatments may lead to a worsening of the
   condition, or creation of additional symptoms such as spider veins.


   Help is one phone call away.......

   Glow Rescue's proprietary 10/10 program provides relief from the physical 
   and emotional burden of rosacea. 
    
   By dealing with rosacea on a daily basis, we have come to develop a protocol 
   that provides visible results and is much safer than the alternatives such as
   antibiotics, or invasive (and sometimes painful) laser treatments.

   If you are tired of inflammation, constant redness and irritation, proliferation of
   broken blood vessels and other annoying and troublesome symptoms of rosacea,
   we are here to help.
       
   We are Victoria's rosacea experts., call us today at 385-7546 for a
   personalized consultation, and find out more about how to control the underlying
   cause.