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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Laser Treatment for acne rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Laser Treatment for acne rosacea
by Karen Ramey, Sep 28, 1999 12:00AM
Hi - I've had acne rosacea for several years, and have had moderate success with metrogel. However, I have heard that laser treatment can be very effective at clearing up this problem. My question is, what kind of doctor should I go to who can best perform this treatment? A dermatologist? A plastic surgeon? Any doctor who has had this training and can operate the equipment? (Yipes!) I want to proceed cautiously on this, but am eager to find some kind of treatment that is effective for this disfiguring condition...
Thanks,
Karen
Thanks,
Karen
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 28, 1999 12:00AM
, Sep 28, 1999 12:00AM
Karen:
Lasers are not helpful in treating rosacea, just the superficial ("broken") blood vessels which accompany it. Topical (external) and oral antibiotics can usually do an excellent job of limiting pimples and pustules. If you have a lot of blood vessels, you should find a dermatologist who has a lot of experience operating lasers. Check the American Academy of Dermatology websiie (www.aad.org) to find one in your area. Ask how often he performs this procedure (which is quick and almost painless).
Good luck.
Dr. R
Lasers are not helpful in treating rosacea, just the superficial ("broken") blood vessels which accompany it. Topical (external) and oral antibiotics can usually do an excellent job of limiting pimples and pustules. If you have a lot of blood vessels, you should find a dermatologist who has a lot of experience operating lasers. Check the American Academy of Dermatology websiie (www.aad.org) to find one in your area. Ask how often he performs this procedure (which is quick and almost painless).
Good luck.
Dr. R
