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Rosacea 2008-11-06 How to treat facial flushing and redness with lasers. Rosacea is a chronic, persistent condition of the facial skin that can cause significant emotional stigmata and cosmetic disfigurement if left untreated. It affects over 13 million North Americans including such well know personalities as Bill Clinton. Rosacea is also commonly known as adult acne and affects the "T-Zone" area of the face and includes the cheeks, nose and chin. Upon closer observation, one will notice very small blood vessels under the skin in these areas. Treating these blood vessels is key to reducing the appearance and symptoms of rosacea. There are many factors that can aggravate symptoms of rosacea, such as alcohol, spicy foods, sun exposure and stress. Prevention of symptoms by avoidance of aggravating factors is often touted and can be helpful but is usually unrealistic for patients to implement. Traditional medication regimens have included oral and systemic antibiotics. Occasionally, antibiotics will help with flushing and erythema, but this is thought to be due to anti-inflammatory effects and not any particular antimicrobial action. However, at Aesthetic Solutions we have variety of lasers to choose for this particular treatment. One to two treatments with the appropriate laser will offer a dramatic and significant reduction in facial erythema and redness.

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