Condition:
Rosacea affects over 14 million people in the United States in one form or another. Many people who suffer from rosacea are never diagnosed and may have no idea of what rosacea is or what can be done. Rosacea is most common in men and women between the ages of 30 and 50 who hair fair skin and blush easily.
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Rosacea causes redness of the skin and can also cause bumps and/or swelling on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Rosacea looks very similar to acne although there will be no blackheads. Many people mistake rosacea for adult acne.
Rosacea requires treatment because it is a chronic condition that very rarely disappears without treatment. The mildest cases of rosacea may be limited to some redness of the cheeks, however, more serious cases include swelling and redness of the nose that can be permanent. Rosacea could also include eye irritations and styes.
TREATMENTS
Photodynamic Therapy
VBeam Laser
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
This unique therapy combines a photosensitizer (a type of drug) that is easily absorbed by blood vessels, then vascular laser is used to activate the levulan. The combination of these two elements help to calm the inflamation and eliminates blood vessels. Depending on a number of different factors, the photosensiter is left for a specified period of time, before the skin is exposed to the selected light source (laser, blue or red light). After the skin is exposed to the light the photosensitizer is removed. The skin is smoother, less red and inflamed and much healthier. This is complimented with sophisticated home care program to soothe and calm the skin.
VBEAM LASER THERAPY
The Vbeam laser is a highly effective laser treatment for rosacea. The treatment is gentle enough to be used on people with sensitive skin and can even be used on infants. This laser cools the outer layers of skin to reduce any pain resulting in no need for anesthesia when this treatment is used.
FAQ
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a fairly common condition with a number of different symptoms attached to it. Rosacea is most common in people between the ages of 30 and 50 years old. Some of the most common symptoms of rosacea include blushing/facial redness and visible blood vessels in your face.
Rosacea can also result in redness, swelling, pimples, bumps, thickening of the skin, enlargement of the nose and some eye conditions. Rosacea is often undiagnosed because people do not seek medical attention, though if left unchecked rosacea can be chronic and quite severe.
What are the causes of rosacea?
At this time medical research has not determined the cause or causes of rosacea. Some evidence suggests it could be caused by colonization of bacteria, damage to the skin from the sun, chemical exposure, abnormalities of oil glands or a neurovascular disease.
What are the symptoms of rosacea?
The most frequently identified symptoms of rosacea are facial redness, typically the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead regions. Also, visible blood vessels, facial swelling and possibly burning sensations are symptoms of this condition. Sometimes the symptoms are mild and other times they are quite severe. Rosacea can also affect the surface of your eye lids, cause dry eyes, styes and burning.
How is rosacea diagnosed?
Dermatologists examine your skin and ask you a series of questions which help determine if you have rosacea and in what form. Depending on the severity and the type of rosacea different treatments are used.
What are the laser treatments for Rosacea?
Is rosacea curable?
Rosacea is a chronic condition and although it can be put in remission for a significant period of time, it is not curable.
How can I find out more?
www.rosacea.org
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