Can neurogenic rosacea be treated with laser?

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I have persistent redness with telangiectasia, flushing with burning and stinging. I also have anxiety and depression and my main trigger for flushing is emotional stress. I suspect I may have neurogenic rosacea but my dermatologist has never heard of it and is recommending another type of laser. I read that laser should be used with caution for neurogenic rosacea and I was wondering why this is? What the best way to treat this subtype of rosacea?

Shelena Lalji, MD · Answer

I use nd:Yag laser. For rosacea, we use FRAC 3 laser to treat the micro vascular component of the skin. This very safe and non-invasive procedure is often referred to as a “lunch hour face lift.” This treatment targets visible blood vessels. It’s also used to correct excess tissue that can make the nose appear bulbous, a symptom of phymatous (type 3) rosacea.

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