Leading Seattle Dermatologist Allison Hughes, MD Publishes Online Health Information About Rosacea Skin Treatment Options and other skin conditions.

Allison Hughes M.D., has published information about rosacea to her own website.  Rosacea, also called acne rosacea, is different from the acne common in teenagers called acne vulgaris. The cause of rosacea remains unknown, though it appears to involve a combination of genetics and environmental factors.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes redness and swelling of the face that can also affect the scalp, neck, ears, chest, and back. Eye symptoms (ocular rosacea) are also reported by half of people with rosacea. Patients can now find information about rosacea from the person they trust most – their own dermatologist.

Alison Hughes M.D. provides her patients and the greater Seattle area with online access to handouts about reviews rosacea treatment options, including oral and topical medications, laser and light therapies, and surgical procedures (used mostly for advanced cases). Prescription medications, such as Oracea acid are often combined with therapy for better results.

Oracea® (doxycycline) is an oral medication prescribed for the treatment of rosacea. It is prescribed primarily to treat the inflammatory lesions (red bumps, blemishes, and pustules) that occur with rosacea subtype 2.

Dr. Hughes is a Board Certified Dermatologist with a passion for general dermatology and disorders of the skin, hair and nails from infants to the elderly. The clinic focuses on common medical problems such as acne, rosacea, warts, eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer. Skin rejuvenation and cosmetic dermatology are also special interests of Dr. Hughes.

Dr. Hughes joins other Seattle dermatologists that use the Vivacare patient education service to help educate patients and the public in the greater Seattle area learn about their health and treatment options.