Rosacea is an all-too-common chronic skin issue that many people don’t realize they have.  As a result, those with rosacea often spend years covering up the red, acne-like markings of their condition. They may also try to control their blemishes with diets, creams, and other over-the-counter or prescription treatments. The problem, however, is that rosacea is not curable – and with an estimated 16 million people currently handling their condition the best that they can, it’s important that these individuals have access to treatments that can allow them to live a normal, confidence-filled life.

Treatment Options For Rosacea

Individuals with rosacea can use a range of possible treatment options, although the likelihood of these methods working will depend on an individual’s personal skin needs and the severity of one’s rosacea.

In some cases, patients have found that wearing protective skin lotion and eating foods from an approved “rosacea diet” can reduce the severity of their condition and limit the number of flare-ups they experience. However, these preventive steps alone are usually not enough to completely control rosacea, as many patients find that “combination treatments” are the best way to manage their condition.

Unfortunately, many patients quickly become frustrated with the options made available to them OTC or by their doctors. As of today, the available treatment options for this skin condition, and their pros and cons, are as follows:

• Cleansers, Creams And Gels: Skin cleansers, creams, and gels can all be obtained both in pharmacies and through a prescription. Depending on the severity of one’s rosacea, some patients find that prescription treatments better target their rosacea flare-ups. However, many patients experience side effects such as skin irritation due to the chemicals and strength of the cleanser, cream, or gel they use.
• Antibiotic Pills: Rosacea that doesn’t respond to ointments is sometimes treated with medications that work to reduce inflammation in the vessels in a patient’s skin. However, like any medication, rosacea prescriptive meds can sometimes cause side effects. They are also a long-term treatment option, meant to be used for several months, which some patients find to be a nuisance.
• Steroids And Other Prescription-Only Medications: In severe cases, doctors have prescribed both topical and pill medications for patients with rosacea. However, this is often only a last resort, especially since steroids and stronger prescription medications can have serious side effects on a patient’s skin and health alike.
• Laser Therapies: Laser therapy has historically been an alternative to medications, gels, creams, and other rosacea treatments. Light-based and laser therapies are relatively new and, though considered a safe alternative to many medications, have been limited in their treatment range and efficacy. In many cases, traditional light- and laser treatment devices have also produced side effects if not used correctly. These effects have included discomfort and further discoloration in a patient’s skin.

As you can see, historically patients have had to choose which treatment (and side effect) they are most willing to try to use (and deal with) to control their rosacea. Fortunately, there is now a solution that will satisfy both patients and practitioners: the newest laser technology can offer your patients a safe and effective way to successfully treat rosacea while adding extra cash revenues to your business.

Why Use Modern Lasers For Rosacea Treatments?

The newest laser therapies and laser devices allow practitioners to quickly treat patients, and even to carry out different treatments with the same device, all thanks to the simple ability to adjust a laser’s lens and its treatment strength settings – something that old lasers truly lacked. As a result, new and modern laser treatments and devices provide a dual benefit for both patients and providers:

• Patients benefit from gentle laser treatments that can effectively clear rosacea symptoms with several quick, gentle, often painless treatments that require no skin contact or cooling gels.
• Practitioners benefit from the ability to operate a more cost-effective practice that does not need to constantly stock up on cooling gels or buy multiple lasers to complete different skin treatments.

At Aerolase, we have found that patients dealing with rosacea can finally have a chance for clearance and relief from their symptoms when they undergo medical laser treatments. Many of the practitioners we have worked with enjoyed adding this service to their business to help struggling patients and have experienced a boost in revenue thanks to the money-saving benefits of using lasers such as ours. And many patients have seen significant clearance of their skin with just several treatments. If you’re looking to see more results like these in your clinic, and you are interested in becoming a go-to provider in your area, we invite you to make an appointment with us for a chance to see our technology in person!