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Will Microdermabrasion Help with Rosacea?
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gina demeo
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V-beam laser is a better choice for Rosacea
Usually not. In fact, the abrasive treatments can stimulate a flare of acne whether by microdermabrasion or aggressive scrubbing or cleansers with granules that rub the skin. The redness of rosacea usually is not reduced with microdermabrasion. V-beam laser is good for this.
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Rosacea is contraindication for Microdermabrasion
Rosacea is contraindication for Microdermabrasion treatment. To control your Rosacea skin condition you may consider IPL treatments in combination with Diode 532 laser, if there are individual dilated blood vessels present. Prescription and non-prescription products are available to control Rosacea on daily basis.
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Microdermabrasion may make rosacea worse
People with rosacea have sensitive skin, and microdermabrasion may make your rosacea flare. The best treatments for rosacea are topical creams like Metrogel and Finacea, oral antibiotics, and VBeam laser to remove the redness and broken blood vessels.
Microdermabrasion is used to treat acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and generally improve the texture of the skin. It is an abrasive treatment that is not good for sensitive skin.
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Not a good idea
Microdermabrasion will irritate your skin if you have rosacea. If you are concerned with bumps or pimples and hoping that microdermabrasion will help, there are other options like Finacea or Metrogel.
The appropriate treatment will depend on what your specific concerns are and the reasons why you are looking into microdermabrasion. But if you have rosacea, microdermabrasion is not a good idea.
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Microdermabrasion can actually make your Rosacea worse.
We have found in our practice that microdermabrasion is not indicated for patients with Rosacea. Commonly, the first steps to treat this problem involve topical medication and antibiotics. If this is not helpful, we move to laser or IPL. I have had excellent results with Limelight and V-Beam. There is downtime associated with these lasers. You should expect redness and bruising for about 3-6 days, but the results are excellent.
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Other Treatment Options Fare Better With Rosacea Sufferers
Microdermabrasion uses tiny, course crystals and a rotating hand piece to exfoliate the skin and eliminate surface layers of dead, damaged skin. However, rosacea sufferers’ skin may be too sensitive for even the lightest microdermabrasion treatment. When extreme weather, wind, temperature, and even foods can cause rosacea flare-ups, exfoliating skin treatments like microdermabrasion will most likely cause uncomfortable flare-ups as well.
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