A question regarding rosacea and Retin A (tretinoin).
In general, the telangectasias are due to the rosacea, not the Retin A. IPL or pulsed dye laser are still the best treatments for these, other than your prescriptions. Also the %...
How can I tell if my rosacea medication is working?
I’m glad you asked because here are some general guidelines about rosacea and medications: If a medication is giving you side effects (like more fatigue or anything else), you should...
Will retinoids like Renova make rosacea worse?
Thank you for reading and listening!! And, for the doctor recommendations – we’ll look at that practice. When many of us trained, probably including Dr. Vasily, we were taught that...
Are these broken blood vessels or purplish color a side effect of Restylane?
In our experience, there are usually three main causes for these. One, some people are prone to these around the nose and nasolabial folds, probably genetically (look at your parents...
Can IPL be used if I’m on HRT?
IPL is still effective even if you are on HRT. I have never seen any evidence to the contrary. It’s more the reverse, it’s sometimes difficult to get control of...
Can I continue to use Retin A if I have rosacea?
Yes! For many years dermatologists recommended against this afraid it would cause more irritation. But, a few years ago, several studies were done which showed that Retin A/Renova/tretinoin, etc. in...
Options for rosacea – anything new, what now?
Accutane is not a good option for rosacea redness. I feel like I need more information about that laser treatment(s) but here are some things to think about: 1. Always maximize...
What are the best anti-aging products if I have rosacea and sensitive skin?
I love to hear that you’re regular with your sunscreen! If you have sensitive skin, here are the best anti-aging products I can recommend, based on my experience. What about the TNS...
A question from Asia about redness and rosacea.
If you are completely healthly, then you probably do have rosacea like your doctor diagnosed. However, if you have any other symptoms like joint pain or swelling, hair loss, sores...
I’m at my wit’s end with rosacea – help!
I would say that 99.9% of our patients are completely clear in 6 months with occasional flare ups only. We, and many other offices, use a combination of lifestyle changes...
