Rosacea

Question 1

Rosacea is a skin condition that causes?

Answer 1

Redness
Sensitivity
Acne lesions

And in severe cases tissue thickening

Question 2

Who is most likely to have rosacea?

Answer 2

Fair skin typed individuals

Question 3

What can trigger rosacea?

Answer 3

Heat
Wind
Spicy foods
Alcohol
Chemical based sunscreens
Stress
Exercise

Question 4

What’s the best treatment for rosacea?

Answer 4

Vascular Laser

Good sun protection and skin care can also reduce rosacea

Question 5

How many vascular laser treatments needed to reduce rosacea?

Answer 5

3-4 treatments

Question 6

How long apart are the vascular laser treatments done?

Answer 6

4-6 weeks

Question 7

Patients cannot be treated with laser if?

Answer 7

They have an active tan

Question 8

Downtime from laser?

Answer 8

24-48 hours

Question 9

Why is rosacea known to be sensitive?

Answer 9

Because of intense blood supply to the skin

Question 10

Why is laser good for rosacea?

Answer 10

Targets vessels with energy to break down small vessels - blood returns to healthy vein taking the pressure off

Question 11

What comes first in vascular laser treatments on the face?

Answer 11

Deep vessels first - superficial after