Atlanta, GA
A 40-year-old female asked:
I have rosacea and have been using oral and topical prescription meds but it is not working recently. i did get sunburned on my face over a month ago?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Behrooz Torkiananswered
Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Rosacea: While rosacea can occasionally be treated very effectively with medicines, persistent cases may respond better to laser or light therapies. Be sure to consult your local dermatologist or laser surgeon regarding your particular case. In my practice the use of the v-beam laser has proven helpful, although not curative. Good luck!
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Dr. Bharat Shah commented
Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
IPL Intense Pauls light therapy, can also be very beneficial for rosacea
Apr 10, 2013
Dr. Babak Farzanehanswered
22 years experience
sun screen use: The most important trigger of rosacea is sun exposure. Avoid unprotected sun exposure, use cooler water to wash your face and also avoid too many chemicals ( retin a, (tretinoin) , .....) on the affected areas.
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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Sunburn with Rosacea: Since the redness on your face is do to a sunburn. I would recommend treating the sunburn with mild topical cortisone like Cloderm or Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) lotion which are both prescription. I would use either of these products, pea size amount, to the facial skin twice a day for 7-10 days.
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