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Thank you for your question. Soolantra is a cream so it is a bit greasy however it is really the best pharmaceutical topical medication for rosacea. If you have oily skin and can tolerate some drying, you can always add a retin-a like product or wash with benzoyl peroxide. For people with phymatous changes, I generally recommend an oral medication as well.
Indeed you can try topical Soolantra prior to consideration of lasers. Generally if there is thickening- as with phyma, the use of ablative lasers maybe indicated. For topical treatments, your GP can prescribe. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim, Brisbane. Australia.
Melasma is a very common skin condition in women 20-50 years of age. It is caused partly by sun, genetic, predisposition, and hormonal changes. It is characterized by three location patterns, central face, cheekbone, jawline, and upper lip. A beneficial treatment that targets melasma is wit...
So sorry to hear that the Fordcye spots are causing such emotional distress. The good news is that they can be treated. I recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. Take care.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that includes fractional laser, Covalent chemical peels, and daily skin brightening creams to improve your skin’s complexion. Laser therapy must be combined with a proper skin regimen to enhance and maintain youthful res...
Thank you for your question. I would recommend to start using triluma morning and night six weeks prior to laser treatment. Fractional treatment is very effective for suppressing discoloration and evening out skintone. Skinpen which is a microneedling device that would also be benef...
Thanks for your question! You would be fine getting laser treatment before you become pregnant, and there are no strict guidelines or waiting periods if you become pregnant shortly after a laser treatment. Laser treatment on the face should not affect your hormones or anything to do...
Hi Melanie. This spot looks like a speckled nevi and not a cafe au lait. Speckled nevi are treatable with lasers, but are much more resistant to removal than cafe au lait birthmarks are. In some cases we have been able to get rid of them with q-switched lasers and in some cases we have not. ...
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