It is a chronic inflammatory vascular disease with remissions and exacerbations, also mistakenly called “acne rosacea”, because acne is a disease of the sebaceous gland, totally different from rosacea, either by cause or age, or by clinical aspects.
Rosacea occurs in 1.5% to 10% of the studied populations. It occurs mainly in adults between 30 and 50 years of age. It is more frequent in women, but it affects many men and, in them, the condition tends to be more severe, continuously evolving to rhinophyma (gradual enlargement of the nose due to thickening and dilation of follicles). It rarely occurs in people with dark skin.
The origin of rosacea is not yet known. There is an individual predisposition (it is more common in whites and descendants of Europeans), but it can be familiar as well (30% of cases have a positive family history), showing a possible genetic basis. There is still strong influence of psychological factors (stress).
Today, the participation of a mite from the normal flora of the skin called Demodex folliculorum and the bacterium Bacillus oleronius, which colonize this fungus, is considered important. The presence of erythemas and telangiectasias in the central region of the face, accompanied by papules and pustules, usually does not offer difficulty in the diagnosis of rosacea.
The patient is instructed to make a diary of worsening (and remissions) relating this to their activities, diet, stress and other factors.
WHAT DR. OTAVIO MACEDO & ASSOCIATES OFFERS:
The OM&A Clinic offers its patients the latest resources for rosacea prevention and treatment There is state-of-the-art equipment and up-to-date techniques that, for effective results, can be used on its own or in combination with custom treatment plans.
Our doctors perform thorough examinations, provide accurate diagnostics, and then the next steps are indicated.
For rosacea are observed previous stage and history of the disease, heredity, report of worsening, as well as habits, anxieties, motivation and self-discipline for the necessary treatment. All of these factors do not escape the eye of our doctors, as they help define which resources and techniques may be necessary. See list below that can enhance the results.
Tratamentos:
Clinical Dermatology > Rosacea
Two types of laser work together in the Fotona 4D, enhancing its action. They are the ND YAG laser, which heats the cells internally with the option of selective temperature increase, causing cell renewal; and the Erbium Yag laser, which stimulates collagen production.
In practice, it translates as a four-dimensional treatment, the accuracy of which is guaranteed by a robotic tip that varies according to the type of recommendation. Each has the ability to scan and evaluate the area to be treated, ensuring homogeneous action.
To treat rosacea, robotic technology gives you more security by allowing you to reach the temperatures and potencies needed to promote cell turnover, unclog superficial and deep blood vessels and thus induce tissue recovery.
The Fotona 4D laser helps treat rosacea in all its phases, preventing worsening of the stages. It can also be used to maintain and control blood vessels, redness and skin texture for uniform appearance – all actions that help prevent the problem.
Post-treatment: Avoid sun exposure
Protocol: 2 to 6 sessions, monthly
Result: Gradual from the first session.
Clinical Dermatology > Rosacea
A device that emits pulses of light, which are absorbed by the stain pigments present in some inflamed cells. These are then destroyed by the action of the equipment, the pigment inside dissolves and the spots diminish significantly.
Post-treatment: Mild burning and redness that takes 2 to 24 hours.
Protocol: Number of sessions depends on evaluation.
Result: 1 week after treatment ends, skin tone returns to normal.
Clinical Dermatology > Rosacea
Photodynamic therapy device with soothing LEDs. It has anti-inflammatory effect and acts without affecting the surrounding tissues.
Post-treatment: Remains very visible for 7 days.
Protocol: 1 or 2 sessions.
Result: Gradual, from the first session.