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Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term condition that mainly affects the face, where the skin turns red for a short period. It is incurable but certain treatments can control the symptoms.

What causes rosacea?

It is thought to be a combination of hereditary and environmental factors that increase the blood flow to the surface of the skin. These can include exposure to sunlight or wind, alcohol, hot drinks and spicy foods, cosmetics and certain drugs.

Rosacea symptoms

A range of symptoms can be experienced including, flushing or sudden redness, persistent facial redness, swollen red bumps, thickened skin and spots. Patients may experience itching, stinging and have to deal with dry, rough skin.

Rosacea diagnosis

A GP will be able to tell by a visual examination of the skin and may refer you to a specialist dermatologist.

Rosacea treatment

Patients are advised to avoid events or things that trigger rosacea and to use sunscreen and cover up if direct sunlight makes symptoms worse. Topical treatments and oral antibiotics are available to reduce the inflammation of the skin.

Contact us

If you would like to know more about our rosacea treatment then contact us today by phone on 0203 370 1026 or email [email protected].

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Dermatology Clinic

Our London-based Dermatology Unit is led by the UK’s top dermatology specialists. We offer consultation, diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin conditions in clean, comfortable surroundings.

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Patient information

Our Hospital is renowned for providing exemplary levels of care across more than 90 services. From orthopaedics, to urology, our private GP practice and Urgent Care Clinic, our services are led by some of London’s leading Consultants. For more information, and to find a service suitable for your care, find out more about the services that we offer.

Make an enquiry

If you have any questions relating to treatment options or pricing information, get in touch with us by filling out one of our contact boxes or giving us a call on 0203 370 1026.

Our Appointments Team have a dedicated and caring approach to finding you the earliest appointment possible with the best specialist.

If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment.

If you have health insurance (e.g. Bupa, Axa Health, Aviva), you will need to contact your insurer to get authorisation before any treatment, and in most cases you will also require a referral letter from your GP.

If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances.

*Please note – for investigations such as X-rays and MRIs, a referral will be required. However, we may be able to arrange this for you through our on-site private GP.

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