A good placeholder article that gives a nice introduction into the applicability of IPL to treating rosacea. Over time more papers are being published that show that for many, IPL is a good option for rosacea. See the end of the post for more pointers to further up-to-date information.
Treatment of rosacea with intense pulsed light., Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2003 Jun;2(3):254-9.
Rosacea is a chronic disease that affects millions of men and women. Topical and oral antibiotics are effective, yet often leave individuals with treatment plateau associated erythema and persistent flushing. We investigated the use of intense pulsed light fortreatment of the redness, flushing, and breakouts associated with rosacea. Thirty-two consecutive patients of Fitzpatrick skin types I-III underwent 1 to 7 treatments with intense pulsed light. Patients were assessed clinically and photographically. In addition, patients completed a detailed questionnaire regarding heir response to treatment. Following treatment, eighty-three percent of patients had reduced redness, 75% noted reduced flushing and improved skin texture, and 64% noted fewer acneiform breakouts. Complications were minimal and transitory. It appears that intense pulsed light is an effective treatment for the signs and symptoms of rosacea and represents a new category of therapeutic options for the rosacea patient.
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3 comments ↓
I VISITED THE ESFB WEB-SITE,AS A BLUSHER AND IM LOOKING IN THE MIRROR AND MY SKIN IS QUITE RED,MY FRIENDS SAY I HAVE A NICE COMPLEXTION,BUT I DONT LIKE IT
I HATE FLUSHING AT SITUATIONS THE INTERNET GAS BEEN A GREAT HELP FOR ME,AND U TUBE
I DIDNT REALISE HOW MANY PEOPLE SUFFER FROM THIS
ITS STARTING TO RULE MY LIFE
COULD YOU LET ME KNOW MORE INFORMATION ON THE LIGHT PULSE FOR ROSESEA THANK YOU
catherine_paradine@yahoo.co.uk
I had 5 IPL treatments at a cost of $2,500. I saw no improvement in the redness. The dr saw me this week and used the YAG laser on specific visible blood vessels and I will see over the next month (as my body absorbs those blood vessels) what improvement I get.
I’m a 47 year old female with some seb derm as well as Rosacea. I don’t get flares anymore, maybe because I use a glycolic acid cleanser. Glycolic acid peels are known to help rosacea so I decided to try the Aqua Glycolic brand cleanser as it is very reasonably priced -about $14, though my pharmacy has to order it as they don’t keep it in stock.
I am a 28 year old female. I developed rosacea when I was 25. Last year I went thru 6 IPL treatments and 4 Vbeam laser treatments costing me over $3,000. I have also tried oral antibiotics and topical treatments and haven’s seen any improvement in the condition. I am still waiting for something to work
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