Rosacea

Rosacea is a common chronic light-sensitive inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin. The purpose of this work was to determine the parameters of oxidative stress, antioxidative capacity, and the pathophysiologic role of ferritin expression in skin cells of patients with rosacea . OBJECTIVES: The investigation consisted of measurements of serum peroxide levels, serum total antioxidative potential levels, and immunohistochemical analyses of ferritin in skin tissue samples. RESULTS: Serum peroxide levels were significantly higher and serum total antioxidative potential levels were significantly lower in patients with rosacea than in healthy control subjects (P LIMITATIONS: Patients with rosacea in the study were aged 30 to 70 years (average age was 56 years). Younger patients with flushing only were not included according to the request of the ethics committee, limiting the use of diagnostic biopsies only to the necessary cases. CONCLUSION: The statistically significant differences ...

Topical antibiotics are frequently introduced in therapy by various specialists, e.g., dermatologists-venereologists, ENT specialists, proctologists, ophthalmologists, and others. In dermatology, topical antibiotics are used in the treatment of superficial inflammatory skin lesions, acne and rosacea . These agents are also used in the prevention of inflammatory lesions after surgical and corrective procedures. Long-term and uncontrolled application of topical antibiotics, on the skin with impaired protective barrier in particular, implies a risk for the development of hypersensitivity to these agents. Considering the very wide utilization of these agents, hypersensitivity to topical antibiotics poses a major problem worldwide. The groups at a high risk of contact sensitivity to topical antibiotics include patients with chronic venous insufficiency, chronic ulcers and chronic otitis externa, as well as individuals at occupational exposure to antibiotics, e.g., human medicine and veterin...

Levulose ®, which is frequently used in photodynamic therapy for rosacea , has shown that considerable improvement of mild to moderate acne. Photodynamic therapy for rosacea with levulose ® is often an effective alternative for patients whose skin over time has become resistant to treatment with antibiotics , and for those who want to avoid the hassles of applied topical ointments and creams. Generally used different types of light sources with levulose ® for treating acne, including systems for photodynamic therapy and BLU-U ® ClearLight ®. Both use blue light to treat the bacteria that cause acne. Omnilux ™ also offers a system of phototherapy with blue light and red, in addition to destroying bacteria, reduces inflammation and redness associated with acne lesions. The price of photodynamic therapy for rosacea depends on several factors, including the type and severity of the disorder and the region of the country where the procedure. The integrated packages can cost between USD 2...

The specific treatments for rosacea is determined by your physician based on: Your age, general health and medical history. How advanced is the eruption. Tolerance to specific medications, procedures or therapies. Their expectations for the trajectory of the eruption. Your opinion or preference. Treatments for rosacea may include : Modifications to diet Antibiotics. Cortisone ointment. Laser surgery Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor Currently there are several treatments for rosacea are used, depending on the events that it has. At the initial stage, to prevent the dilation of blood vessels and the consequent need to avoid red hot environments, exposure to sunlight, extreme changes in temperature and food hot or too much seasoning. When pustules that resemble pimples, prescribed oral antibiotics such as tetracycline. Another alternative treatments for rosacea is the topical antibiotics such as metronidazole. Also is using retinoids, which regulate the sebum production of the ...