What Type of Rosacea Do You Have? A Simple Guide
Rosacea is not one single condition. It covers several different patterns of redness, flushing, acne-like breakouts, thickened skin and eye irritation, and each type behaves differently and responds
Dr Anna Hemming, MBChB BSc DFFP MRCGP, is the award-winning Medical Director and founder of Thames Skin Clinic in Twickenham. A medical doctor since 2002, she has practised aesthetic medicine since 2008 and has been recognised with Best Medical Practitioner awards in 2025 and 2026, alongside Best Injectable Results at the Aesthetic Awards 2025. She specialises in doctor-led skin health, acne, rosacea, pigmentation, collagen stimulation and natural aesthetic restoration.
Rosacea is not one single condition. It covers several different patterns of redness, flushing, acne-like breakouts, thickened skin and eye irritation, and each type behaves differently and responds
If you live with rosacea, you already know it is about far more than “a bit of redness”. Rosacea can mean flushing that appears suddenly, visible thread veins across the cheeks and nose,
Papulopustular rosacea causes acne-like red bumps, pustules and inflamed spots, but it is a subtype of rosacea, not ordinary acne. The giveaway is often the surrounding skin. Look for persistent redness,
Acne can be physically uncomfortable, emotionally exhausting and difficult to manage when breakouts keep returning. Many patients come to Thames Skin Clinic after trying creams, antibiotics, hormonal
Rosacea can be frustrating, unpredictable, and difficult to manage without an accurate diagnosis. It may appear as persistent facial redness, flushing, thread veins, sensitivity, breakouts, burning
At Thames Skin Clinic in Twickenham, we often meet patients who have invested time, money and hope into skincare but still feel frustrated with their skin. They may have tried popular brands, followed
At Thames Skin Clinic in Twickenham, skincare is never treated as an afterthought. It is the foundation of how we restore and protect skin health. This article is for patients who are new to ZO Skin
Dr Anna Hemming explains why medical expertise should come before any aesthetic treatment. Social media has transformed the aesthetics industry. Every day, we’re exposed to videos showcasing the
At Thames Skin Clinic, we are a leading acne clinic in Twickenham, London, using AviClear laser, medical skincare and scar treatments. As a CQC-registered and doctor-led skin clinic, we regularly see
June is Acne Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding acne and helping people understand their treatment options. At Thames Skin Clinic in Twickenham, a doctor-led
AviClear is the most significant development in acne treatment in over four decades. For patients who have tried topical creams, antibiotics, and the pill and are still breaking out, AviClear
Could your skincare routine be making acne worse? In some cases, yes. Certain ingredients can irritate the skin barrier, clog pores or increase inflammation, all of which may contribute to breakouts