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Around 415 million people worldwide suffer from rosacea, a chronic skin condition that often presents as redness, visible blood vessels, and small pus-filled bumps around the face. It can also cause the skin to thicken or swelling, particularly around the nose.
The precise cause of the condition remains unknown. For many sufferers, managing the condition can also be overwhelming, given that it’s notoriously hard to treat. Patients can only rely on lifestyle changes, the trial and error of varying medication, and other expensive procedures.
The good news is that red light therapy is increasingly being recognised by doctors and skin health experts as a safe and effective way to help treat many skin issues, including rosacea. Take a closer look at how red light therapy can help treat rosacea with our team at ROJO Light Therapy AUS in the article below.
While the exact cause of rosacea hasn’t been determined yet, several cues exist that might help point doctors in the right direction. First, rosacea typically develops in people past 30. Those affected also have blood flow to the skin at a rate three to four times higher than average. This usually occurs when tissue and cells are unable to extract oxygen from the blood.
Rosacea is also not just a cosmetic issue, given that it also presents with fibrotic growth changes to the skin and irregular blood vessel growth. However, rosacea presents differently for everyone and is divided into four subtypes, each with a distinct set of symptoms. This includes:
In people with rosacea, inflammatory cytokines respond too easily to common triggers, leading to inflammation and redness. Red light therapy helps modulate this by reducing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). It also activates the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, which calms inflamed skin without the need for medication.
Along with redness, people with rosacea often have visible blood vessels or spider veins. These are due to the increased blood flow in the affected area, which is a response to inflammation and other external triggers.
Red light therapy stimulates the release of nitric oxide, a vasodilator, which helps relax blood vessel walls. This relaxation allows blood to flow more freely through small capillaries and reduces vascular constriction. By decreasing this resistance in the bloodstream and enhancing the blood flow through capillaries, red light therapy helps normalise the blood flow dynamics in rosacea-affected areas.
Red light therapy stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, two key proteins essential for the skin’s integrity and elasticity. Collagen also helps the skin retain moisture, reducing flakiness and dryness. These features are especially beneficial for individuals with rosacea, who also often suffer from damaged skin barriers. By strengthening their skin barriers, they can reduce the frequency of flare-ups and improve their skin’s resilience over time.
Oxidative stress exacerbates the symptoms of rosacea, but red light therapy helps mitigate this by promoting antioxidant activity in the body. This process neutralises the free radicals causing oxidative stress and protects the skin’s cells from damage, leading to calmer, less reactive skin.
While red light therapy offers excellent benefits for the skin, it’s still best to consult with a skin expert or your general health care provider before incorporating red light therapy into your regimen. Although this treatment is safe, overexposure can overstimulate the already sensitive rosacea-affected skin. Therefore it’s advisable to seek out expert guidance to ensure you get the most benefits out of the treatment.
When you’re ready to begin your red light therapy journey for your skin, we at ROJO Light Therapy will be happy to help. We offer high-quality red light therapy home devices that offer the full spectrum of red light therapy benefits. Explore our product range today or contact us for more questions or inquiries.
