Rosacea question for those who have it/know anything about it?!
Question: I was diagnosed with rosacea about a month ago. The dermatologist prescribed an anitibiotic & gave me a brochure with a list of things to avoid. She said I should see some improvement in a month, & suggested doing laser treatment. I had a follow up appt. this past Tuesday.
I was under the impression the antibiotic would help with the rosacea, so when she asked if I was seeing any improvement, I said no. She then asked if I was still having acne outbreaks; I said just a couple, but they went away right away. I voiced my confusion, and she said the antibiotic was for the acne, and that the rosacea is actually blood vessels, & there is no treatment; I can just do things that will keep it from getting worse.
She said the laser treatment will only reduce the redness about 25%, not eliminate it. My insurance doesn't cover it, & it will be $400.
If it only reduces it 25%, is it worth it?
Also, is there really no treatment? I thought there was something you could do.
Thanks!
Answers: I was diagnosed with rosacea about a month ago. The dermatologist prescribed an anitibiotic & gave me a brochure with a list of things to avoid. She said I should see some improvement in a month, & suggested doing laser treatment. I had a follow up appt. this past Tuesday.
I was under the impression the antibiotic would help with the rosacea, so when she asked if I was seeing any improvement, I said no. She then asked if I was still having acne outbreaks; I said just a couple, but they went away right away. I voiced my confusion, and she said the antibiotic was for the acne, and that the rosacea is actually blood vessels, & there is no treatment; I can just do things that will keep it from getting worse.
She said the laser treatment will only reduce the redness about 25%, not eliminate it. My insurance doesn't cover it, & it will be $400.
If it only reduces it 25%, is it worth it?
Also, is there really no treatment? I thought there was something you could do.
Thanks!
Acne Rosacea is the medical term, Acne covers a wide variety of skin conditions.
And i don't know much about Rosacea honestly, i hope you can get your skin clear though, i know how much it sucks to have red rashy skin.
Blood vessels is one cause of Rosacea, so sometimes it can be treated.
try the meds and get a 2nd opinion.