Rosacea Flashcards
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes?
Redness
Sensitivity
Acne lesions
And in severe cases tissue thickening
Who is most likely to have rosacea?
Fair skin typed individuals
What can trigger rosacea?
Heat
Wind
Spicy foods
Alcohol
Chemical based sunscreens
Stress
Exercise
What’s the best treatment for rosacea?
Vascular Laser
Good sun protection and skin care can also reduce rosacea
How many vascular laser treatments needed to reduce rosacea?
3-4 treatments
How long apart are the vascular laser treatments done?
4-6 weeks
Patients cannot be treated with laser if?
They have an active tan
Downtime from laser?
24-48 hours
Why is rosacea known to be sensitive?
Because of intense blood supply to the skin
Why is laser good for rosacea?
Targets vessels with energy to break down small vessels - blood returns to healthy vein taking the pressure off
What comes first in vascular laser treatments on the face?
Deep vessels first - superficial after