When I was a teenager, I had fairly strong acne. The doctors prescribed erythromycin spirit, acid peeling and isotretinoin pills. From then on my cheek skin looked reddish and the pores were puffy. My local doctor says that the connective tissue of my skin is damaged because of that. Several dermatologists said I have Rosacea papulopustulosa. 3 IPL-treatments couldn't improve my situation. My question: Could treatments with a dye laser (V-Star or Photogenica, Cynosure) promise any improvement?
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Answer: Pulsed dye laser for telangiectasias blood vessels
The best laser for childhood facial vascular lesions is usually the Pulsed Dye Laser.
Unfortunately, the typical skin reaction is one of "Pupura" the medical word for purple
skin bruising, as you've previously experienced. You've probably already gotten over
the shock of...
I would avoid doing more pulsed dye laser as it seems your results were not optimal. Time will improve the problems. I would consider using Plato's Scar Serum on the scars twice daily. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Pulse dye laser treatments will vary depending on the provider and your geographic location. In general, this is a good laser for a variety of lesions (including scars) with a vascular or red component, though several treatments may be required depending on the appearance of your skin and...