A member asked:

I've had rosacea since i was a teenager, i tried laser but it didn't work. are there any new treatments? i also have rheumatoid arthritis.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Rosacea treatments: There are lots of treatments available for rosacea. We have creams, washes and oral antibiotics in addition to the laser treatments.. You might want to be sure you have had a blood test to rule out lupus. Since you have arthritis you want to be sure your facial rash is not related. Don't give up on treating your problem. When 1 treatment plan doesn't work we can try another plan.

Answered 5/10/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Bradford Patt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Treating Rosacea: First be sure you have a confirmed diagnosis of rosacea without any other systemic problem such as lupus causing your condition. There are many treatments for Rosacea including newer topical creams that get significantly reduce the redness of rosacea; also there are light therapies such as intense pulse light that is not a laser which are very effective for treating Rosacea, so don't give up!!!

Answered 5/13/2014

4.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How aggressive can initial therapy for rheumatoid arthritis be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why did my rosacea flare up after laser genesis therapy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers