Psoriasis Treatment Australasia

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, inflammatory, immune based skin condition that affects 2.6% of Australians (Cimmino, 2007). It usually affects those with a family history; however, it is possible to develop psoriasis with no obvious family history. Risk factors such as smoking, high alcohol consumption, highly processed foods and stress are also believed to increase the chances of developing the condition in predisposed people. For those that suffer with psoriasis, it can range from a chronic irritation to a debilitating condition that can impair their everyday lives, causing physical pain but very often psychological and emotional pain too. As a condition that for most people requires some form of lifelong management, the nurses at Clear Complexions can form a treatment plan to assist your control of flare ups. There are many topical prescription creams and ointments currently available, many using steroids. These can all be used very effectively for short periods to avoid thinning of the skin. Ultra Violet Light Therapy is also used in more severe, chronic cases, as are immune suppressant drugs. The infrared light of the Omnilux Plus stimulates the cells essential for destroying bacteria, clearing damaged tissue and building new cells to form healthy new tissue.  This treatment can offer a drug and UV free alternative to help boost the immune function and calm the flare ups that inevitably occur. Omnilux Plus is also able to be used with topical treatments when appropriate. Contact the nurses at Clear Complexions to book your appointment.

It is estimated that up to ninety percent of teenagers and a significant number of adults suffer from acne (pimples). At Clear Complexions Clinics we know how debilitating the condition can be and that it can cause both physiological and emotional scars. Our aim is to increase self esteem, reduce the number and severity of breakouts and to minimise the scarring associated with acne. The Clear Complexions Clinic nurses are highly skilled at working with young people and their families for the best possible outcomes. Acne can be well controlled with a treatment program designed by our qualified nurses that incorporates medical grade skincare,  LED light based treatment, and a new generation of procedure peels. These can all be tailored to work alongside and support any medication prescribed by your doctor. We will not hesitate to refer you to your GP or dermatologist if your acne is not improving in the way we think it should be. Don’t let acne hold you back any longer! to start your treatment program today. Primary causes of acne The underlying causes of acne have been widely studied and genetics and hormones are the primary impacting factors. Acne is caused by overactive sebaceous glands and excess skin cell production, resulting in blackheads, whiteheads and cysts. In some cases however it may be an external factor that can be causing, if not increasing, the severity of breakouts.

Starting with facial flushing, rosacea usually progresses to persistent redness, thickening of the skin, visible capillaries and then to painful inflammation and raised red bumps. It is embarrassing and very difficult to hide. Any of the following warning signs is a signal to seek help before the condition becomes increasingly severe: Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or foreheadSmall visible blood vessels on the faceBumps or pimples on the faceWatery or irritated eyes.If you think you have rosacea, then be proactive and get help. The condition gets progressively worse and with no cure available, effective management is essential. Seek advice on choosing the most appropriate skincare for your rosacea. Get your skincare wrong and you will make the condition worse, but get it right and you can control it. The good news is there are fantastic treatments available for rapid improvement in redness and dilated capillaries. Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light therapies work by heating up and collapsing the vessels down. Although most clients see a significant improvement in their symptoms following one session, several sessions are usually needed to complete the treatment and maintenance may be required. Quite often, we see clients who have left their condition too long before seeking treatment and it is difficult to gain control. Left untreated, rosacea can severely damage the skin, leading to dilation of facial capillaries, extreme sensitivity, and thickening of the skin causing a condition called rhinophyma (enlargement of the nose). If you suspect you may have rosacea then I urge you to seek advice from a skin specialist. Rosacea may not be curable, but it is controllable and with the right advice, you can learn to live with it. Call to book a consultation with one of our nurses