Skin conditions · By referral · Covered by MSP
Rosacea is a common, long-term condition that causes facial redness, flushing, and sometimes bumps and visible vessels. It is very manageable once it is correctly identified and the right triggers are addressed.
Rosacea usually affects the central face - the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. It can show up as easy flushing and persistent redness, as small red bumps and pustules that are sometimes mistaken for acne, as visible small blood vessels, or as eye irritation. It is often mistaken for sensitive skin or adult acne, which is one reason a proper assessment matters.
Rosacea tends to flare with specific triggers, and these are individual. Common ones include sun exposure, heat, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy food, stress, and some skincare products. Part of the plan is working out which triggers matter for you, because reducing flares is as important as treating the skin itself.
Treatment is matched to your subtype. It may include gentle, barrier-friendly skincare and sun protection, prescription creams or gels that calm redness and bumps, a course of oral medication for more inflammatory rosacea, and specific treatment for eye involvement where needed. The goal is steady control and fewer flares, rather than a one-time fix.
Your visit starts with confirming the diagnosis and identifying your subtype and triggers, then building a routine you can maintain. Rosacea is a long-term condition, so follow-up to adjust the plan is part of the approach.
Rosacea is seen as a medical visit covered by MSP, by referral rather than online booking. Ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner to send a referral to Dr. Baldwin at Hillside Medical Clinic in Victoria or Kensington Medical Clinic in Burnaby, and the clinic will contact you.