I am a fifty-year-old woman and I am getting acne bumps on my face. I have also noticed that my cheeks are always red. What can I do about my complexion?
It sounds like you may have rosacea. Rosacea is a form of adult acne that causes bumps on the face, redness and swelling. Rosacea can also cause a gritty sensation of the eyes. Women between the ages 30-50 are most commonly affected, but anyone can be affected by rosacea. There are many treatments for rosacea including creams and oral medications. The redness is best reduced by diligently wearing sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and laser therapy. While there is no cure for rosacea, early treatment and good control of the disease can be achieved with the help of your dermatologist.