Friday, February 11, 2011

Can laser be used to treat rosacea?


Almost every cosmetic physician thinks that laser is like “penicillin” and can cure every skin ailment. Lasers only help very few individuals with rosacea. In the majority of cases, lasers cause more harm than benefit. Lasers are also expensive, do not cure rosacea, and are never the first choice of treatment.


There is no clinical evidence that lasers can alter the course of rosacea or prevent recurrence. All lasers do is reduce the redness. This same benefit can be obtained with use of Retinoids for 1/20th cost and without having to suffer pain or potential complications. If you have any common sense, than avoid laser as the majority of people have worsening of their condition.

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