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Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that usually only affects the face and eyes. Characterized by redness, pimples, and broken blood vessels, rosacea tends to begin after middle age (between the ages of 30 and 60) and is more common in fair-skinned people and women in menopause. 
  

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occurs in people of Celtic or Scandinavian origin. Usually starts after age 30. More common in women. More severe in men.  Affects over 13 million Americans No lab tests to diagnose it 

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Rosacea NYC Treatment Center is one of the best places in Manhattan and the world to diagnose and treat rosacea.

Dr Gary  a world renowned Rosacea Expert has the expertise to optimize the look and feel of your skin has launched the Rosacea Treatment Center because he sees so many patients with rosacea around the world and his center has become a center of excellence for rosacea. 

Rosacea Treatment Center offers both a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of your skin, and also discusses all the treatment options including: trigger avoidance, sunscreen recommendations, over the counter treatments, makeup and coverup, physician-grade skin products, prescription creams and pills, and laser and light devices to get rid of redness and blood vessels. For the best rosacea treatments in New York,  NY please Call Today to have full consultation and examination.

Researchers have found two regions of the genome associated with rosacea, an inflammatory and poorly understood skin disease. The regions may be linked to other systemic diseases.

 
Rosacea (Acne Rosacea) affects around 14 million Americans, or 5 percent of the population. In northern European countries, the prevalence is greater, at around 10 percent of the population. Rosacea is most visible in fair-skinned people but affects people of all skin types.
   

Rosacea is a common rash, found on the central part of the face, usually of a middle-aged person. A tendency to flush easily is followed by persistent redness on the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose, and by crops of small inflamed red bumps and pus spots.

What causes rosacea?


The cause of rosacea is not fully understood, but many think that the defect lies in the blood vessels in the skin of the face, which dilate too easily. Rosacea is more common in women than in men, and in those with a fair skin who flush easily.

Many things seem to make rosacea worse, but probably do not cause it in the first place. They include alcohol, too much exercise, both high and low temperatures, hot spicy foods, stress, and sunlight. Things that stir up one person’s rosacea may well have no effect at all on the rosacea of someone else. The idea that rosacea is due to germs in the skin, or in the bowel, has not been proved. Rosacea is not catching.

Is Rosacea hereditary?

Rosacea does seem to run in some families but it is still not clear whether heredity plays a big part in this.
What are the symptoms of rosacea?

The skin of the face feels sensitive, and can burn or sting. Flushing (the face becomes bright red) adds to the embarrassment caused by the rash. Be sure to consult with Dr. Gary if you have problems with your eyes 

What does rosacea look like?

Rosacea starts with a tendency to blush and flush easily. After a while, the central areas of the face become a deeper shade of red and end up staying this colour all the time. The area becomes studded with small red bumps (papules) and pus spots, which come and go in crops. Small dilated blood vessels (telangiectasia) appear, looking like thin red streaks. Scarring is seldom a problem.

Other problems with rosacea include the following:

Rosacea can lead to embarrassment, anxiety, or depression, and a disrupted social life. 

The face may swell (lymphoedema), especially around the eyes. 
The nose may grow big, red and bulbous (rhinophyma) due to the overgrowth of the sebaceous glands. This is more common in men than women. 

Some people with rosacea have eye symptoms (red, itchy, sore eyes and eyelids; a gritty feeling; sensitivity to light). A few patients with rosacea have more serious eye problems, such as rosacea keratitis, that can interfere with vision. 

How will rosacea be diagnosed? 
Your doctor will recognise rosacea just by looking at your skin. There are no diagnostic laboratory tests. Rosacea differs from acne in that the skin is not extra-greasy; blackheads and scarring are not features; flushing is common; and there is a background of red skin.


Can rosacea be cured?


No treatment can be guaranteed to switch rosacea off forever. However long-term treatments control symptoms and
can clear the spots. Treatment works best if started when rosacea is at an early stage.

 Rosacea patients can also experience itching, stinging and burning sensations on the affected skin; these feelings, accompanied by the visible skin changes rosacea causes, can make sleeping, concentration and social interactions difficult. Other research suggests the disease could be associated with underlying systemic diseases that affect other organ systems in addition to the skin.

Rosacea Causes : Rosacea may be related to the hair follicle mite Demodex folliculorum although this relationship is in question. Some people with rosacea have more of the mite on their skin, but others who have this mite have no symptoms

Rosacea Appearance The following features are characteristic of rosacea. Tiny blood vessels, called telangiectasias, over the nose and cheeks that are visible up close but appear as a red blush at a distance.

 Rosacea Pictures Rosacea - redness on the nose and cheeks Rosacea 


Worsening Symptoms of Rosacea The following is a list of factors that people have reported make their symptoms worse. Sun Exposure Stress Hot weather Drinking alcohol Spicy foods Exercise Wind Hot baths Hot drinks Cold weather 

Rosacea Treatment Oral Medicine - Several agents can be used to treat rosacea. Some people only need to take antibiotics for flare-ups, while others have to take antibiotics every day to suppress symptoms. They don't help as much with the redness and blood vessels. Electrosurgery and laser therapy are useful for the blood vessels.

Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea and Facial Redness

Dr. Gary can choose from an increasing array of laser and non-laser light treatments available for treating rosacea. Laser therapy provides a scalpel-free form of surgical and cosmetic treatment for the facial redness associated with rosacea.
f you have rosacea or general facial redness, you may think that nothing can be done to create a clear complexion. But through the use of prescription medication and advanced laser technology, Dr. Rothfeld is able to improve the appearance of redness for an enhanced skin tone.

Laser therapy uses high-energy beams of light to heat and disintegrate tiny blood vessels under the skin, as well as sculpt areas of the face that have been disfigured by rosacea.

Lasers are used primarily to treat these signs of rosacea:

  • Persistent redness
  • Dilated, visible blood vessels
  • Thickening skin on nose and cheeks (also known as rhinophyma)

For the first two symptoms, dermatologist may use a pulsed dye laser (PDL), which delivers pulsed light beams (instead of a continuous wave of light) to treat damaged skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact.

For rhinophyma, a CO2 or erbium:YAG laser or electrosurgery may be used to reshape the affected tissue by cutting, heating, or abrading it. For some cases of rhinophyma, laser therapy may be combined with another procedure such as hot loop recontouring.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-laser light therapy initially used for treating dilated facial blood vessels, which may also be recommend for the persistent redness and flushing of rosacea.

When considering light therapy, keep in mind the following:

  • These therapies are not typically covered by health insurance.
    Laser and light therapies may provide only temporary or partial relief of your symptoms.
  • It is important that you continue to avoid triggers, avoid sun exposure, and be aware that you may need multiple or maintenance treatments, as well as supplemental medications. 
  • Patients with other medical conditions, such as clotting disorders, diabetes, or light sensitivity may not be candidates.

Laser and light therapy is generally not as effective for the treatment of the bumps and pimples of papulopustular rosacea. This may be more effectively treated with oral and topical medications.

Rosacea Treatment

Although there is no cure for rosacea, a variety of rosacea treatments are available that will reduce its appearance and prevent further progression. Rosacea can worsen and become more difficult to treat if left untreated

Glycolic acid peels at low concentrations (20 to 40 percent), along with topical or oral antibiotics, are often used to treat the redness and the dilated blood vessels that are symptomatic of the condition.

The peels are usually performed at two- to three-week intervals in a doctor's office, and supplemented with a daily glycolic wash or cream.

Keep in mind: Though a chemical peel can help relieve rosacea symptoms, if you have very dry, sensitive skin, you may not be able to tolerate one; in that case, try a barrier-repair moisturizer and a nonirritating sunscreen along with topical or oral antibiotics. 

 

Treatments for rosacea include oral and topical medications, laser and light therapies, and surgical procedures (used mostly for advanced cases).  These treatments are often combined for better results.

Lifestyle changes and a rosacea skin care regimen are also important to reduce the chances of developing rosacea flares.

Dr. Gary will recommend a rosacea treatment plan based on the following:

The rosacea subtype(s) you have developed. See treatment options for rosacea subtype 1, rosacea subtype 2, rosacea subtype 3, and rosacea subytype 4.

The severity of your rosacea

Your skin type (light vs. dark, oily vs. dry)

Results from previous treatments

Your personal preferences

Rosacea Medications

There are several safe and effective medications for the treatment of rosacea.

Topical medications (applied to the skin) include:

Metronidazole (MetroCream®). Topical metronidazole reduces the papules and pustules, as well as redness (erythema) of rosacea. Metronidazole may also be prescribed to prevent relapses of rosacea.

Azelaic acid (Azelex®, Finacea®). Azelaic acid treats redness, bumps and pimples of mild to moderate rosacea.

Other topical rosacea medications include clindamycin, erythromycin, and sulfacetamide and sulfur lotions (Clenia®, Plexion®)

Oral medications (taken by mouth) include:

Anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline (Oracea®). Doxycycline is used most commonly as an antibiotic for the treatment of bacterial infections, including acne. However, doctors rely on its anti-inflammatory properties when prescribing it for rosacea.

When prescribed for rosacea, doxycycline is usually prescribed in low doses of 40mg per day. This is referred to as an “anti-inflammatory” dose. This amount is below the standard antimicrobial dose of doxycycline that kills bacteria. The low dose reduces the risk of developing side effects associated with antibiotics and of developing bacterial resistance. Oracea® is the brand name of doxycycline that has been formulated to provide anti-inflammatory effects when taken once a day. Its low dose formulation makes it safe for long-term use.

Oral antibiotics (minocycline,doxycycline, erythromycin, tetracycline)

Combination Therapy

A combination of medications may be recommended for maximal benefit. For instance, an oral medication, such as Oracea®, may be combined with an antibiotic applied to the skin, such as metronidazole or azelaic acid.

Procedures for Rosacea

Your doctor may also recommend one of following procedures:

Laser therapy—used to shrink a bumpy or swollen nose, reduce  persistent redness, or decrease the number of visible blood vessels (telangiectasias)

Electrosurgery—a procedure in which the skin is numbed and a small electric needle is used to destroy visible blood vessels (telangiectasias)

Multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve optimal results. Your doctor may also recommend future treatments to maintain long-term results.

If left untreated, chronic rosacea can lead to rhinophyma and skin thickening, which are more difficult to treat. Your doctor may recommend procedures to reshape areas, such as your nose or forehead, to a more normal appearance:

What should I expect from rosacea treatment?

It takes time for rosacea medications and other therapies to work, but many rosacea treatments will show results within the first 2 months. Your doctor can provide a reasonable estimate of results, depending on the treatment(s) prescribed and any lifestyle changes you make.

Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. Sticking to your rosacea treatment can help reduce the chances of experiencing another flare-up and keep your rosacea under control.

It is important to continue with your treatment regimen and lifestyle modification even if your rosacea clears up.

"Pioneering Progress: Dr. Gary Rothfeld's Innovations in Rosacea Treatment at Park Avenue Dermatology and the Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Center"

Introduction:

In the world of dermatology, the quest for effective rosacea treatment has been an enduring challenge. For those who grapple with the distressing symptoms of rosacea, hope and relief have taken on a new form through the groundbreaking advancements led by Dr. Gary Rothfeld at the Park Avenue Dermatology and the Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Center. In this article, we'll explore the sophisticated and innovative approaches Dr. Rothfeld employs in his relentless pursuit of better rosacea care.

Understanding Rosacea:

Rosacea is a complex skin condition that manifests as persistent facial redness, visible blood vessels, and, in some cases, acne-like bumps. The etiology of rosacea remains elusive, necessitating innovative approaches for effective treatment. Dr. Gary Rothfeld has emerged as a luminary in the field, pushing the boundaries of rosacea care.

The Visionary Center:

Located in the heart of New York City, Park Avenue Dermatology and the Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Center is a haven for those seeking sophisticated and customized rosacea treatments. Under the leadership of Dr. Gary Rothfeld, the center is at the forefront of rosacea research and treatment development, offering patients a unique blend of cutting-edge science and compassionate care.

Advanced Therapeutic Modalities:

Dr. Rothfeld's commitment to advancing rosacea treatment has led to the development and implementation of innovative therapeutic modalities that set Park Avenue Dermatology apart:

Precision Laser Technology: The center employs precision laser technologies, including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and fractional laser therapy, to target specific aspects of rosacea, such as redness and visible blood vessels. These non-invasive treatments provide remarkable results with minimal downtime.
Topical and Oral Agents: Dr. Rothfeld tailors medication regimens to suit individual patient needs. This may encompass topical creams, oral antibiotics, and other prescription therapies to manage inflammation, curb outbreaks, and promote long-term remission.


Nutraceutical Approach: The center recognizes the significance of nutrition and its impact on rosacea. Dr. Rothfeld and his team incorporate a nutraceutical approach, advising patients on dietary choices and supplements that can support skin health and minimize triggers.


Cutting-edge Research: Dr. Rothfeld maintains an active role in dermatological research, collaborating with peers to advance our understanding of rosacea's underlying mechanisms. This commitment to research enables the center to offer state-of-the-art treatments based on the latest scientific breakthroughs.
Patient-Centric Excellence:

What truly distinguishes Dr. Gary Rothfeld's approach is his unwavering dedication to patient-centric care. Every patient receives individualized attention, with treatment plans meticulously crafted to address their unique concerns and objectives. The center's supportive and empathetic environment empowers patients on their journey to managing and ultimately conquering rosacea.

Conclusion:

Dr. Gary Rothfeld's groundbreaking work at Park Avenue Dermatology and the Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Center represents a beacon of hope for those challenged by rosacea. With an array of innovative treatments, a focus on research-driven care, and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Rothfeld and his team are at the forefront of rosacea treatment. If you seek sophisticated, compassionate, and effective rosacea care, your search ends here, where the future of skin health is being rewritten every day.

 
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