David J. Goldberg, MD
Cosmetic and Medical DermatologyAdvanced Rosacea Treatments: Lasers & Beyond
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Rosacea is a common skin condition with varied manifestations and treatments. Acne rosacea, characterized by pimples, is often treated with topical creams like Metro Cream or oral antibiotics such as Doxycycline. Diffuse redness and visible blood vessels are addressed using lasers, including Excel V or pulsed dye lasers. Flushing, which can be triggered by factors like wine, temperature changes, or spicy foods, has historically been challenging to treat. However, newer approaches involve Botox injections and Exosomes, which help reduce inflammation and improve flushing symptoms.
rosacea: A common skin problem with different manifestations, making it confusing to treat.
acne rosacea: A manifestation of rosacea that includes an acne component, like pimples and pus pimples.
pimples: Small inflamed swellings on the skin, an acne component seen in acne rosacea.
pus pimples: Pimples containing pus, commonly seen in acne rosacea.
topical creams: Medications applied directly to the skin, such as Metro Cream, used to treat acne rosacea.
Metro Cream: A specific topical cream mentioned for treating the acne component of rosacea.
antibiotics: Medications that can be used to treat the acne component of rosacea, such as doxycycline.
doxycycline: An antibiotic used for treating acne rosacea in both children and adults.
diffuse redness: A widespread redness on the face, a manifestation of rosacea that cannot be treated with topical or oral medications.
blood vessels: Visible blood vessels on the face, which are a manifestation of rosacea treated with lasers.
lasers: Medical devices used to treat diffuse redness and visible blood vessels associated with rosacea.
Excel V laser: A specific type of laser used to dramatically improve redness and blood vessels in rosacea.
pulsed dye laser: Another type of laser that can be used to treat redness and blood vessels in rosacea.
flushing: Episodes of redness on the face, often triggered by certain factors, which can now be treated with Botox injections or Exosomes.
blanching: The skin turning excessively pale, an undesirable side effect that some older creams for flushing could cause.
Botox injections: Injections primarily known for treating wrinkles, but also effective in helping to treat flushing associated with rosacea.
Exosomes: New products that decrease inflammation and can be applied to the skin to reduce flushing in rosacea.
inflammation: A process that Exosomes help to decrease, contributing to reduced flushing.