I was diagnosed with unilateral rosacea stage one. What is the best course of treatment for my rash?

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It is red on the right side of my face. It is temporary seems to worsen with stress, heat, and humidity. Sometimes it is completely gone. I was diagnosed with unilateral rosacea stage one. I was given Mirvaso and it works to temporarily relieve the rash but when it comes back it is worse than before. What is the best course of treatment?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Roberta Lucas, MD · Answer

Rosacea can always be recurrent so you will need a dermatologist you trust and work well with. Treatment options range from oral antibiotics to topical creams to laser or light based treatments.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Please consult a dermatologist who can diagnose rosacea and recommend treatment.  The redness of rosacea can be controlled by laser or intense pulsed light treatments and avoiding your triggers such as alcohol, spicy foods, stress, sun, heat and cold wind can slow down recurrence of the redness.  Sun protection is important.

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