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The Skin and Cancer Center of New York
The Corinthian Building
345 East 37th Street
Suite 317
New York, NY 10016
The American Skin and Cancer Center
25 First Avenue
Suite 113
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
West Coast Skin and Cancer Medical Center
7055 North Fresno Street
Suite 310
Fresno, CA 93720
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 Rosacea
Rosacea Clearing and Treatments
Tired of the redness associated with rosacea? We can help heal and clear
your face of rosacea.
With non invasive, state of the art equipment, Board Certified
Dermatologist, Babar Rao, MD, can improve the
appearance of your skin quickly and easily. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Photorejuvenation is a state of the art procedure effective in reducing
the appearance of sun and age spots, rosacea, brown pigmented legions, and
broken capillaries; tighting pores and reduce fine lines and wrinkles-
with no downtime! This technique offers the benefits of a more
youthful appearance overnight – excellent for the face, hands, neck and
chest.
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea, is a common skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the
face. Often referred to as "adult acne," rosacea may begin as a tendency
to flush or blush easily, and progress to persistent redness in the center
of the face that may gradually involve the cheeks, forehead, chin, and
nose. It also may involve the ears, chest and back. As the disease
progresses, small blood vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and
around the reddened area; however, unlike acne, there are no blackheads.
When it first develops, rosacea may come and go on its own. When the skin
doesn't return to its normal color and when other symptoms, such as
pimples and enlarged blood vessels, become visible, it's best to seek
advice from a dermatologist. The condition rarely reverses itself and may
last for years. It can become worse without treatment
Rosacea Treatment Options
Many people with rosacea are unfamiliar with it and do not recognize it in
its early stages.
Identifying the disease is the first step to controlling it.
Self-diagnosis and treatment are no trecommended, as some over-the-counter
skin applications may make the problem worse.
Board Certified Dermatologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD, often recommends a
combination of treatments tailored to the individual patient. Together,
these treatments can stop the progress of rosacea and sometimes reverse
it.
Gels and creams may be prescribed. A slight improvement can be seen in the
first three to four weeks of use. Greater improvement is usually noticed
in two months.
Oral antibiotics tend to produce faster results than topical medications.
Cortisone creams may reduce the redness of rosacea. However, they should
be not used for longer than two weeks and strong preparations should be
avoided. It is best to use these creams only under the direction of your
dermatologist.
The persistent redness may be treated with a small electric needle or by
laser surgery to close off the dilated blood vessels. Cosmetics may offer
an alternative to the more specific treatment. Green tinted makeup may
mask the redness.
Surgical Treatment of Rosacea
Rosacea is usually treated with surgery. The excess tissue that has
developed can be carefully removed with a scalpel, laser or through
electrosurgery. Micro-Dermabrasion, a surgical method that smoothes the top
layer of the skin, will then help improve the look of the scar tissue.
The key to successful management of rosacea is early diagnosis and
treatment. It is also important to follow all of your dermatologist's
instructions. Rosacea can be treated and controlled if medical advice is
sought in the early stages. When left untreated, rosacea will get worse
and may be more difficult to treat.
If you have any questions about
Rosacea, or any questions about our dermatology or dermatopathology
procedures please feel free to contact Board Certified Dermatologist,
Board Certified Dermatopathologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD at his
Manhattan, New York, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, or Fresno, California
offices.
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