What is the role of PhotoFacial in the treatment of Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common condition of the face characterized by redness, caused by dilated blood vessels and frequently developing pustules and swelling. Flushing is the most devastating characteristic. As many as seventy-million Americans have undesirable redness and/or sun damaged skin. Sun exposure, alcohol, medications, stress, and aging are common causes of Rosacea. In 1975, the British Journal of Medicine called Rosacea the “most embarrassing disease.” Some individuals have developed a condition called “Erythrophobia” a morbid fear of having a red face. It has long been noted in medical literature that flushing seems to worsen this condition. No treatment existed, until now, to help stop or even diminish flushing. Dr. Tom and his staff, through this successful treatment protocol called PhotoFacial, can help to control embarrassing flushing by using intense light therapy. By controlling the flushing, the breakouts from Rosacea are diminished. The great nemesis to control Rosacea is the
