pulse dye laser articles ↓

This just published abstract from Lasers in Medical Science, shows that the extreme pain associated with pulsed dye laser, when used to treat port wine stains, can be relieved by using Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF). Pneumatic Skin Flattening uses a vacuum to compress the skin underneath the area being treated. Blood is eliminated from the treatment area. The technique is said …

A new trial is recruiting participants to evaluate the use of calcium dobelisate as a combination therapy, along with Pulse Dye Laser to treat the erythema, flushing and telangectasia associated with erythematotelangietatic rosacea. We know from rosacea and doxium that “Calcium dobesilate is a vasoactive drug with presumed effects on endothelial integrity, capillary permeability and blood viscosity.” Clinical Trial …

In a recent Rosacea News article the highlighted LPDL treatment regime used Arnica pre- and post- treatment to reduce the bruising and swelling associated with pulse dye laser. The paper specifically mentioned SinEcch from Alpine Pharmaceuticals.

Alpine Pharmaceuticals are promoting SinEcch as a natural homeopathic dose of Arnica Montana. …

This just published paper is a case report of one 60 year-old patient who was unresponsive to the usual first line rosacea treatments. Additionally 2 treatments with Lumens One IPL were unable to offer clearance. The patient then received 2 treatments with the Cynergy LPDL:Nd:YAG Laser. Recalcitrant rosacea successfully treated with multiplexed pulsed dye laser. J Drugs Dermatol. 2007 Aug;6(8):843-5, Larson …

This paper is stating that even though the latest versions of the Pulse Dye laser don’t produce the same amount of purple/black scabbing as previous versions, it can still produce a lot of redness, swelling and pain. I know that I looked like a koala with a black scabby nose after my pulse dye laser treatment a few years ago. Sadly my …