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Rosacea is a common, long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It often causes persistent redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and increased skin sensitivity. Symptoms can come and go and are often triggered by heat, stress, spicy food, alcohol, or skincare products.
While rosacea isn’t harmful, it can be frustrating and impact confidence. Managing symptoms early and consistently can help reduce flare-ups and improve how your skin looks and feels.
Our service provides professional assessment and access to targeted treatment to help manage facial redness safely and effectively.
Safe, effective medications reviewed by our pharmacists
Although the exact cause of rosacea is not fully understood, it is thought to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. People with rosacea often have increased skin sensitivity and an overactive response of the blood vessels and immune system in the skin, which can lead to redness and inflammation. Certain factors can trigger or worsen symptoms, including sunlight, alcohol, spicy foods, hot drinks, stress, exercise, extreme temperatures, and some skincare products. Identifying and avoiding personal triggers can help reduce flare-ups and improve symptom control.
Brimonidine works by temporarily narrowing blood vessels in the skin, helping reduce visible redness. It doesn’t cure rosacea, but it can significantly improve the appearance of redness.
Brimonidine gel (sometimes known by the brand name Mirvaso®) is a prescription treatment used to reduce facial redness caused by rosacea. It is applied directly to the skin and works specifically on persistent redness rather than treating spots or bumps.
Brimonidine works by temporarily narrowing small blood vessels in the skin. This reduces blood flow to the surface of the skin, helping to improve the appearance of facial redness and flushing associated with rosacea.
Common rosacea triggers include:
Sun exposure
Alcohol
Spicy foods
Hot drinks
Stress
Exercise
Extreme temperatures
Certain skincare products
Identifying your personal triggers can help improve symptom control.
People with rosacea often benefit from:
Gentle cleansers
Fragrance-free moisturisers
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen
Avoiding harsh exfoliants
Avoiding products that cause irritation
A simple skincare routine can help reduce irritation and support treatment effectiveness.
Some people may experience:
Mild skin irritation
Burning or stinging sensations
Dry skin
Flushing
Worsening redness in some cases
Your clinician will explain potential side effects before treatment is supplied.
Usually, yes. Many people continue using moisturisers, cleansers, and sunscreen while using Brimonidine. Your clinician may recommend gentle skincare products that are suitable for rosacea-prone skin.
There is currently no permanent cure for rosacea. However, appropriate treatment, trigger management, and skincare measures can help control symptoms and reduce flare-ups.
Simply complete our online rosacea consultation form. A clinician will review your symptoms and medical history and, if appropriate, recommend treatment and provide guidance on how to use it effectively.
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