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November 11th, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, laser is not penetrative nor is it harmful, as it’s simply light, operated at varying wavelengths. The laser is focused on the affected area at a predetermined wavelength to destroy targets in the affected area whilst leaving tissue in surrounding areas untouched. The entire procedure causes a very low level of damage and contains minimal risk, if administered by an expert. Potential targets of laser treatment are melanin (found in pigment and also hair shaft if you have dark hair); haemoglobin (red pigment in blood), attacking which helps treat thread veins, blue veins and varicose veins. Certain types of dyes and inks found in tattoos too can be attacked using laser, which imperative for tattoo removals. Downtime following the treatment is dependent on the type of treatment administered. If the area being treated is very specific, such as thread veins, pigmentation or hair, you will generally be up and about by the end of the day or the next day at the latest. However, if a problem like water is being treated, since it is located everywhere in the tissue, downtime maybe anywhere between 1-2 weeks. November 19th, 2010
As a young adult you may be embarrassed to socialise since you have a skin condition that has turned your central facial area red, this is known as Rosacea. They are caused by a collection of fine superficial blood vessels which produce a characteristic red skin lesion. They are either congenital or caused by skin aging, pregnancy and liver disease. It typically begins as redness on the central face across the cheeks, nose, or forehead, but can also less commonly affect the neck, chest, ears, and scalp. In some cases, additional symptoms, such as semi-permanent redness, telangiectasia (dilation of superficial blood vessels on the face), red domed papules (small bumps) and pustules, red gritty eyes, burning and stinging sensations, and in some advanced cases, a red lobulated nose (rhinophyma), may develop.
There are three types of treatments which are available for Rosacea;
Thread vein can equally provide you discomfort and are usually are a sign of UV damage to the skin but can also be hereditary and may be associated with pregnancy, especially in the legs. They are extremely common and harmless, however may look unsightly. Thread veins are readily treatable with microsclerotherapy injections which block the veins, preventing blood flow and causing them to shrink away. Another option is IPL + laser treatment which is effective but may require more treatment sessions. July 22nd, 2010
Around 2 to 5 in every 100 people in the UK are thought to develop rosacea. This is a huge number of people, but most of the cases are mild. Symptoms may first appear in the early 20s, but the usual age that symptoms appear is the 30s-50s. Rarely, rosacea can affect children. Women are more commonly affected than men, however rosacea is often less severe in women than in men. Rosacea is more common in fair-skinned than dark-skinned people. What is rosacea and what are the symptoms? Rosacea is a skin condition that affects parts of the face. It is sometimes called ‘acne rosacea’ as it can look similar to acne. However, it is a different condition compared to acne.  Symptoms of rosacea include one or more of the following: Frequent flushing of the face, similar to blushing. This is often the first symptom and may be the only symptom for months or years before anything else develops. Redness (erythema) of parts of the face. This can look similar to sunburn. Small lumpy red spots (papules) and small cysts (pustules) on the face. The spots and cysts look similar to acne. These may ‘come and go’ in some cases, but remain long-term unless treated in others. Telangiectasia on the face. These are tiny blood vessels under the skin which you can see and can become quite prominent on the face. Eye symptoms (also called ocular rosacea) occur in about half of cases, but are often mild. They can include: A feeling of something in the eye Burning, stinging or itchy eyes Dryness Sensitivity to light Eyelid problems such as cysts, styes or eyelid inflammation (blepharitis) Inflammation and infection of the cornea (the front of the eye) is an uncommon but serious complication that can affect vision. See a doctor urgently if you develop eye pain or visual problems. Thickening of the skin occurs in some cases. The most well known example of this is called a rhinophyma (a bulbous, bumpy nose). This is uncommon. How find treatments for Rosacea in Cheshire Finding treatment for Rosacea in Cheshire is not very difficult. However choosing an experienced and qualified dermatologist can’t be easy. Once you have found the well known dermatologist in Cheshire. The dermatologist first identifies the subtype or subtypes of rosacea that are present on the patient’s skin. This diagnosis is crucial because each subtype has its own unique signs and symptoms, which often require different therapies. Cheshire Cosmetic LTD provide information about the different rosacea treatments used for each subtype June 10th, 2010
Any combination of burning, stinging, itching, swelling and flushing (redness), especially in the creases from the nose to each side of the mouth, are very common. Treatments for rosacea vary according to your condition. Intense pulsed light (IPL), YAG laser and Microsclerotherapy are more popular treatments for rosacea. You should always consult a specialist doctor before taking treatments for rosacea |
