Couperosis: vascular mesh and vascular asterisks

What is couperosis

Couperosis is a skin condition in which red vascular stars and vascular mesh appear on the face. This is due to the dilation of capillaries that are close to the surface of the skin. This condition is common in people with thin and sensitive skin, especially women. In this article, we will consider the causes of couperosis, its symptoms, methods of diagnosis and treatment.

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Causes of couperose

The causes are not fully understood, but the following factors are known to influence:

Genetic predisposition

If your parents or close relatives had problems with couperose, you have a higher chance of having it.

Age-related changes.

As we age, the skin becomes thinner and less firm, which can lead to disease

Exposure to sunlight

Sunlight can damage your skin and lead to couperosis.

Skin overheating.

Overheating of the skin, such as when visiting a sauna or hot springs, can cause a reaction.

Stress.

Stress can cause the capillaries to dilate and, as a result, the appearance of couperose.

Symptoms of Couperosis.

The main symptom is the appearance of red vascular stars and vascular mesh on the face. In addition, patients with couperosis may have:

• A burning or hot sensation on the skin;
• Swelling or swelling on the face;
• Reddening of the skin when the ambient temperature changes or when eating spicy food;
• Increased skin sensitivity.

Couperose diagnosis

Diagnosis is performed by a dermatologist. Usually a visual examination of the skin is sufficient for diagnosis. In some cases, additional tests may be prescribed

Treatment of couperose with home remedies

The disease can be treated with home remedies. Some of them include:

1. Cucumbers: cucumber juice is applied to the skin of the face and left for 10-15 minutes, then washed off with warm water. Cucumber shrinks capillaries and reduces redness.
2. Ice cubes: ice cubes wrapped in a soft cloth are applied to the facial skin. The cold constricts capillaries and reduces redness.
3. Sea buckthorn oil: sea buckthorn oil is applied to the skin of the face and massaged gently. Sea buckthorn oil contains vitamin E, which improves blood circulation.
4. Lemon juice: lemon juice is mixed with water in equal proportions and applied to the facial skin. Lemon juice shrinks capillaries and reduces redness.
5. Chamomile tea: chamomile tea is applied to the facial skin as a compress. Chamomile shrinks capillaries and reduces redness.

Treatment of couperose with folk remedies

Folk remedies can also help reduce the appearance of burst blood vessels. Some of these include:

1. Chestnuts: chestnut ointment is applied to the skin of the face. Chestnut contains substances that strengthen capillaries.
2. Garlic: garlic is used as a face mask. Garlic contains substances that strengthen capillaries.
3. Aloe: Aloe pulp is applied to the skin of the face. Aloe reduces redness and shrinks capillaries.
4. Ginger root: ginger root is applied to the facial skin as a mask. Ginger improves blood circulation and strengthens capillaries.
5. Green tea: green tea is applied to the facial skin as a compress. Green tea shrinks capillaries and reduces redness.

Pharmacy remedies for the treatment of couperose, which can be purchased in Ukraine

It is possible to treat with pharmacy remedies. Below is a table with the name of the drug, active ingredient, main action on capillaries, price and volume of the package

Drug name	Active ingredient	Main action on capillaries	Price, UAH	Package volume, g
Troxevasin	Troxerutin	Strengthen capillary walls and reduce inflammation	70-120	40 gr.
Ascorutin	Vitamin C, rutin	Capillary strengthening	30-50	50 tablets
Coagulase	Fibrinolysin	Reducing inflammation and strengthening capillaries	90-150	10 ampoules of 1 ml
Detralex	Diosmin, hesperidin	Improving blood circulation and strengthening capillaries	500-700	30 tablets
Warfarin	Warfarin	Preventing the formation of blood clots in capillaries	20-40	100 tablets
Dexamethasone	Dexamethasone	Reducing inflammation and reducing redness	25-50	1 gel 15 g
Azelaic acid	Azelaic acid	Redness reduction and capillary constriction	80-120	15 gr.
Retinol	Retinol	Improving blood circulation and strengthening capillaries	70-100	30 ml
Methyluracil	Methyluracil	Accelerate skin regeneration and reduce redness	20-30	25 gr.
Beta-glucan	Beta-glucan	Strengthen capillaries and reduce redness	80-120	15 gr.

• Pharmacy prices may vary by region and pharmacy, so the prices shown are approximate. It is necessary to consult a doctor before using any products for the treatment of couperosis

IPL therapy

In addition to home, folk and pharmacy remedies, couperosis treatment may also include IPL therapy procedures. This type of treatment is widely used in cosmetology and has a number of advantages over other treatment methods.

IPL-therapy (Intense Pulsed Light) is a treatment method in which a special device under the action of intense light destroys capillaries that cause vascular pathology. In our Coolaser clinic we use Venus Versa device, which allows us to perform IPL-therapy procedure with high efficiency and minimal risk of possible side effects.

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Benefits of cuperosis treatment with IPL therapy:

1. Effectiveness: the treatment effectively reduces the number of burst vessels and improves the overall condition of the skin.
2. Safety: when IPL machines are used correctly, the risk of side effects is minimal.
3. Безболезненность: процедура не вызывает болевых ощущений и не требует анестезии.
4. Short rehabilitation period: after the IPL treatment, you can return to your normal life immediately, without the need for restrictions.
5. Long-lasting effect: the effect of the treatment is retained for a long time.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy can be used to remove red stars and vascular mesh. The laser can act on blood vessels to reduce their size and appearance.

Electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation is a procedure in which burst blood vessels are removed using an electric current. The procedure is usually performed by a dermatologist in the office.

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes can help prevent further development of couperosis. It is recommended to avoid overheating the skin, use sunscreen, reduce stress levels, improve sleep quality and avoid spicy and alcoholic beverages.

Couperose prevention

Vascular pathology can be prevented in the following ways:

• Avoid overheating the skin;
• Use sunscreen;
• Reduce stress levels;
• Improve the quality of sleep;
• Avoid spicy and alcoholic beverages.

Closure.

Couperosis is the dilation of capillaries on the face, which can be caused by various factors. It manifests itself in the form of red stars and vascular mesh. Treatment of burst vessels includes creams, IPL therapy, electrocoagulation and lifestyle changes. To prevent the pathology, you should avoid overheating the skin, use sunscreen, reduce stress levels, improve sleep quality and avoid spicy and alcoholic beverages

In conclusion, I would like to encourage everyone who suffers from couperose not to despair and seek effective treatment methods. Coolaser Clinic offers a modern method of IPL therapy with the Venus Versa device.

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Our clinic has highly qualified specialists who will help you choose the most effective and safe treatment methods. We work with modern equipment that allows us to perform procedures with maximum precision and minimal risk of side effects.

In addition, we have a lot of positive feedback from our clients who have received effective treatment of couperosis in our clinic. We guarantee the quality of services and individual approach to each client.

So if you suffer from couperose and are looking for an effective treatment, come to Coolaser Clinic and entrust your skin to our professionals. We are ready to help you regain the health and beauty of your skin!

Sources:

Engl-Wikipedia