ABOUT THE TREATMENT
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that that cause spots and redness on the face. It affects a large amount of both women and men and is often seen in white skin but can affect all skin types. There are a number of common symptoms & triggers that lead to the onset of a flare-up of Rosacea in people.
There are four different types of Rosacea and the symptoms will vary depending on the specific type of Rosacea.
-
Facial redness, flushing and visible blood vessels
-
Acne-like pustules
-
Thickening of the skin (most commonly on the nose)
-
Eye involvement (watery or blood shot appearance, may have a gritty feel)
It is also possible to have more than one type of Rosacea at the same time.
TYPES OF TREATMENTS
Treatment for rosacea focuses on controlling signs and symptoms but not curative. The duration of your treatment depends on the type and severity of your signs and symptoms. Recurrence is common.
Medications:
Topical drugs reduce redness. For mild to moderate rosacesa,
Brimonidine and oxymetazoline reduce redness by constricting blood vessels. The effect on the blood vessels is temporary, so the medication needs to be applied regularly to maintain improvements.
Azelaic acid metronidazole with azelaic acid and metronidazole, noticeable improvements generally don't appear for two to six weeks.
Ivermectin may take even longer to improve skin, but it results in a longer remission than does metronidazole.
Oral antibiotics such as doxycycline for moderate to severe rosacea with bumps and pimples.
Oral isotretinoin. If you have severe rosacea not responding to other therapies. Isotretinoin is a powerful oral acne drug that helps clear up acne like lesions of rosacea.
Pulsed Dye Laser is specialized laser that targets the blood vessels in your skin. The laser passes through your skin and absorbed as heat by the blood vessels. It is considered the most specific laser currently available for the treatment of superficial vascular lesions.
AFFECTED AREAS
Cheeks
Forehead
Nose
Chin
TREATMENT STEP BY STEP
APPOINTMENT BOOKING
1
The first step is to book your appointment with Dr Eissan. You can do that by calling the clinic at +971 50 143 5434 or writing to us at info@dreissanragab.com.
Prior to coming for your consultation, call the clinic to check for any preparations you might need to do prior to meeting Dr Eissan.
CONSULTATION
2
Dr Eissan always provides utmost personal attention to all her patients. She is very careful about your privacy as well as your emotional needs. Feel free to discuss at length about your problems.
Based on her expertise and experience, Dr Eissan will then recommend any necessary tests or diagnostic methods to identify the problem further. Eventually, she will prepare a detailed treatment plan for you.
TREATMENT
3
Dr Eissan will be with you throughout the process and will guide you every step of the way. Please give her as much cooperation as she needs to treat your ailments effectively.
Dr Eissan will also provide thorough aftercare steps so that the effect of the treatment lasts longer and the side effects are minimized.
BENEFITS OF THIS TREATMENT
Most treatments are pain-free procedure
Visible difference after a few sessions
Easy to perform treatments
Affordable
THINGS TO KNOW
Treatments most often require a combination of good skin care and prescription drugs.
Some treatments may result in some redness of the skin that may last up to two days.
While some treatments may give long-lasting results, the actual effect of the treatment may take up to a few weeks to show and will get improved day by day. You will witness a noticeable change in complexion and tone after the first week of the procedure. The skin will become shinier and healthier with the passage of time.
Isotretinoin should never be used during pregnancy as it can cause serious birth defects.
Laser therapy and other light-based therapies may help reduce the redness of enlarged blood vessels.
Treatments must be repeated periodically to maintain the improved appearance of your skin.
Some cases are resistant and does not respond to treatments and for these cases special investigations will be requested.
BEFORE AND AFTER
