Rosacea causes frequent facial flushing, and eventually, chronic redness. The problem can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Laser Skin Treatment and intense pulse light, or IPL, therapy, have been found effective for many people struggling with this skin disorder.
Gender Differences
This skin disorder most commonly affects women. Nevertheless, when men develop rosacea, the symptoms can be even more severe than most women experience. Women tend to develop symptoms on the chin and cheeks, while men are more likely to experience redness and swelling of the nose.
Causes
The redness associated with rosacea is caused by extra blood flow to the face. Capillaries just under the skin surface can be destroyed through IPL and Laser Skin Treatment. The body absorbs these damaged blood vessels, which are unnecessary for circulation. In fact, the body initially produces veins in this location as a negative response to ultraviolet light exposure. Rosacea also causes small blood vessels to develop.
Treatments
Dermatologists generally start treating patients with rosacea using more conservative measures, such as topical medication. Often, however, those medications only achieve minimal positive results.
Light-based therapies are best for patients with certain types of rosacea and generally ineffective for others. The dermatologist can verify which type the patient has and verify whether these treatments would be suitable options. Patients should be honest about whether their skin is unusually sensitive to light or heat, as these individuals typically should avoid laser and IPL therapy.
One treatment is enough to see noticeable improvement, and usually at least one more treatment is required to eliminate nearly all of those unwanted veins. If the disorder has caused skin thickening, which happens to some patients, laser resurfacing can return the skin back to a healthier state.
Preventive Measures
From now on, patients must protect their facial skin from ultraviolet light to avoid new tiny veins from developing. That can be done by wearing sunscreen or a wide hat, or by sitting in the shade whenever possible.
All of these therapies are provided at clinics such as Fontaine MD Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine. Prospective patients should be sure to find a board-certified dermatologist like the one at this particular practice. You can pay a visit to the Facebook page for more information.
