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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Treatment of Redness
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Treatment of Redness
by Bob C, Jul 13, 2003 12:00AM
Wanted this to go to the dermatology forum, but did not give me a choice. Have a mild case of Rosacea, went to a dermatologist to have some of the redness from broken vessels in nose removed. Used an instrument that was like a fine needle with a mild electric current. What exactly, since I was not really told, is this instrument, what did this do, is it better than a laser treatment, will it last as long? Seems to have done a good job. Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 13, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 13, 2003 12:00AM
It was most likely some form of electric needle. This delivers a current which destroys the bloosd vessel. This technique preceded lasers and is still in use. If it worked, that's great.
Next time (or this time), ask the treating doctor what he or she is doing . . .
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Next time (or this time), ask the treating doctor what he or she is doing . . .
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
