Concerns · Skin
Redness and rosacea
Flushing, visible capillaries, skin that flares.
The Skin Physician
Dr Kiran Shahid
MBBS, FRACGP · Practising in Perth since 1991
AHPRA MED0001577305
Skin assessment with Dr Kiran Shahid — 20 minutes, $250, redeemable against treatment.
- Doctor-run · A physician assesses you first
- Examined before treated
- Inside a medical centre · Discreet by design
Dr Kiran Shahid — MBBS, FRACGP, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology · Practising in Perth since 1991 · AHPRA MED0001577305
Who to see
The Skin Physician
Dr Kiran Shahid
Skin Health & Skin Medicine
Dr Kiran Shahid is a dermatology-trained general practitioner — MBBS, FRACGP, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Dermatology — practising in Perth since 1991..
View profileWhat can realistically be done
Medical management
Dr Shahid confirms the diagnosis and prescribes where indicated.
Laser for vessels and redness
Well-established, best done through winter, usually a course.
Barrier-supporting skin care
The right basics reduce flares between treatments.
What can't
Rosacea relapses without maintenance — that is the nature of it, not a failure of treatment. Anyone promising a permanent cure is overselling.
What's going on
Rosacea is a medical condition of flushing and inflammation; visible capillaries are its mechanical footprint. Coastal sun, wind and red wine are the classic local triggers — no judgement on the last one.
The condition is managed, not cured: medical control of the inflammation, laser for the vessels, and honest guidance about triggers. Done well, most patients keep it quiet long-term.
Why it happens
- Genetic tendency and skin type
- Sun, wind and temperature change
- Alcohol, spice and heat as triggers
- Age — vessels become more visible
What a first visit involves
- Your history and what's bothering you, in your words
- An examination and an honest plan, with costs in writing
- No treatment at a first visit
Skin assessment with Dr Kiran Shahid — 20 minutes, $250, redeemable against treatment.
What to expectQuestions
Related treatments
Start with a consultation
New patients are assessed before anything is booked. Honest advice, natural results.