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Lasers Used to Treat Some Rosacea Signs in ROSACEA REVIEW, Lynn Drake MD, no date

Excerpts:
"In today's high-tech world, powerful and nearly painless beams of light are increasingly used to treat components of rosacea that were once considered difficult or even impossible to correct.

"Laser therapy is now widely considered the primary treatment for telangiectasia (visible blood vessels) and rhinophyma (enlarged nose), and may also be very effective for reducing extensive redness," said Dr. Philip Bailin, chairman of Dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. "At the same time, medications must continue to be used to manage the papules (bumps) and pustules (pimples) that often go along with rosacea, and to help maintain remission."

""Laser treatment is by far more elegant, more refined and less painful than previous treatment options for these conditions," Dr. Bailin said. He noted that in mild cases each treatment session may cost from $150 to $300, while more extensive sessions may run up to $500 or more. Laser treatment for rhinophyma is a one-time procedure that may cost between $1,500 and $3,000."

"He emphasized that, because of the chronic and relapsing nature of rosacea, patients should be given a proper perspective on their condition, including the need for continuing preventive therapy and avoidance of lifestyle and environmental factors that may trigger flare-ups.2

"The underlying cause of rosacea will still be there, and further laser treatment may again be required at a later time," he said. "There are no cures for rosacea, only good treatments."

My comments:
Anatabloc face cream at GNC is about $240 with their Gold Card. Worth trying first before lasers? Looks like a 5 star rating by seven users at GNC.

Article at:
http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2001/summer/article_2.php