Chemical peel and laser treatment for rosacea?

Will a combination of chemical peel and laser treatment be effective for rosacea?

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A: Peel No; Laser Will Help

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

A chemical peel for Rosacea is a bad idea. The alcohol in the peeling agent will often flare this condition. I have seen a number of patients through the years who, being convinced at a medi-spa that a peel  would be helpful, underwent the procedure. They then consulted me since their face was red and... more

A: Treatment for Rosacea

Edward D. Buckingham, MD

If you have true acne rosacea with the white bumps as well as redness then a light chemical peel might be beneficial for the acne component.  For the redness a chemical peel will be of no benefit.  The treatment for the vascular component of acne rosacea is a vascular laser.  Usually either IPL... more

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