Step 1
of a Rosacea management program begins with Metrogel, Finacea and if
appropriate, oral antibiotics or the new Rosacea medication Oracea. Proper skin care products are essential
as Rosacea skin is sensitive and must be treated gently.
Special cleansers
containing gluconolactone - an
ingredient which improves skin texture, dryness, erythema (redness) and
overall irritation in sensitive skin.
Moisturizers
which contain green tea, the Kinerase moisturizers,
and Quadrinone all help Rosacea specifically. Quadrinone
is effective in relieving the
redness, roughness, scaling and dryness commonly associated with
Rosacea.
Sunblocks
which contain zinc oxide (a physical sunblock) are especially effective
for Rosacea as many chemical suncreens can irritate inflamed skin.
Metrogel (in gel, lotion or
cream) is a form of topical antibiotic specifically developed and used
for Rosacea sufferers.
Oracea is the new FDA approved oral medication
for pimples and pustules of Rosacea. More about Oracea and the Oracea $35 instant Rebate Card.
Finacea contains azelaic acid. Azelaic acid is
a naturally occurring acid. It helps the skin to renew itself more
quickly and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation. It also
helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne and Rosacea.
Oral antibiotics are added if required.
Step 2
requires that you understand your
Rosacea triggers
and do what you can to avoid them. Also, making simple changes in your
lifestyle habits can directly improve your skin's behavior.
Step 3
involves the use of the nonablative Vbeam laser and/or IPL (Intense
Pulsed Light) treatments to remove or reduce existing broken
facial veins. In particularly resistant cases, Dr. Pilest will
alternate Vbeam and IPL. For these treatments to be most effective, a
series of 5-6 with maintenance treatments every 3 to 4 months is
required.
An overall
program can have your skin looking normal, be smooth and free of acne
and will help prevent the progressive damage that Rosacea can cause if
left untreated.
About 30% of people with mild Rosacea will progress to more severe
forms. Rhinophyma, the bumpy nose condition, occurs in about 5% of
patients with Rosacea. In a recent survey by the National Rosacea
Society, nearly 70% of Rosacea sufferers said the condition has
lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41% reported that
the condition has caused them to recoil from public contact and social
engagements.
Treatment of Facial Rosacea with
Vbeam Laser
The following medical conditions are some of the
possible causes of Flushing. There are likely to be other possible causes, so
ask your primary doctor about your symptoms.
Everyday causes of minor facial flushing:
- Embarrassment
- Blushing
- Anger
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Strong emotion
- Rosacea
- Exercise
- Sex
- Alcohol
- Alcohol intolerance - may cause flushing
after only a single alcoholic drink.
- Spicy food
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Hot flash
- Hyperthyroidism
- Fever
- Heatstroke
- Sunburn
- Dehydration
- Circulatory disorders
- Lung disorders
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Diabetes
- Heart conditions
- Certain medication</li><ul>
