Gangnam Dermatology for Chronic Skin Conditions, Rosacea Treatment Methods

Chronic skin conditions, rosacea! Im Eui-sik Theme Dermatology explains.

1. What is rosacea?

During seasonal transitions, when the temperature difference between day and night is large, some people suddenly find their face turning red even though they are not embarrassed or nervous, and the redness does not easily go away, causing them distress. A condition in which the face becomes red without any particular pain is called facial flushing.

Facial flushing occurs when vascular smooth muscle temporarily dilates due to vasoactive substances, preventing blood vessels from constricting. Because facial flushing can cause appearance-related concerns, early treatment is important.

In the early stages, facial flushing can be treated with lasers, medication, and ointments. However, if treatment is delayed, it can progress into a chronic inflammatory skin disease called rosacea, so it is important to receive proper treatment as soon as it appears.

Rosacea skin may also appear acne-like because it is accompanied by papules, pustules (pus), and swelling. Depending on the stage, rosacea is divided into 'vascular rosacea' and 'inflammatory rosacea.' Vascular rosacea causes more severe facial redness than facial flushing and can make the skin feel hot and stinging. Inflammatory rosacea comes with facial flushing symptoms as well as blemishes such as papules and pustules. A characteristic of this condition is that there are no symptoms around the eyes and mouth.

2. Rosacea treatment methods

Because rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition with a high chance of recurrence, we recommend combined treatment with lasers, skin care, and medication.

There are various types of lasers for rosacea treatment, including Sylfirm X, Pladuo, Excel V, Icon Green, Perfect Laser, Vbeam Perfecta, Sylfirm Laser, and Clarity. The advantage of vascular-specific lasers is that they can selectively treat dilated blood vessels without damaging or irritating other skin tissue. They are also effective in improving skin aging.

In particular, Sylfirm X can be used in three customized modes depending on your skin concerns, and it can treat redness by delivering energy deep into the skin. It also causes almost no pain, which is why many people prefer it.

If you have had laser treatment, combining it with medical skin care can further enhance the treatment effect. Medical skin care is a treatment that helps restore skin damaged by papules, pustules (pus), swelling, and similar symptoms. Im Eui-sik Theme Dermatology recommends LDM care, anion care, and oxygen therapy.

LDM is skin regeneration care and can help improve elasticity, redness, and moisture. Like LDM, anion care also helps skin regeneration. It is effective in improving wrinkles, inflammation, and dryness. Oxygen therapy regenerates collagen to help improve pigmentation, and it also helps sterilize acne and tighten pores.

3. How rosacea laser treatment works

The principle of rosacea laser treatment is as follows.

First, capillaries in the skin become dilated, causing facial flushing or rosacea.

A vascular-specific laser is then used to irradiate the capillaries in the skin.

After that, the laser causes the blood vessels to constrict.

As the capillaries constrict, you may experience relief from facial flushing or rosacea symptoms.

Although the principle seems simple, please remember that treatment must always be performed under the care of a specialist.

4. Precautions before and after rosacea treatment

There are precautions to keep in mind before and after rosacea treatment.

1. Please avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays on the day of the procedure.

2. On the day of the procedure, the skin may temporarily become red, swollen, or bruised.

3. When washing your face or applying makeup after the procedure, be careful not to rub the scab excessively.

4. It is best to avoid saunas or bathhouses.

5. After the procedure, be careful not to scratch or squeeze the treated area.

6. You should consistently use moisturizer and sunscreen.

7. For ongoing treatment effects, we recommend receiving treatment about 5 to 10 times at 2- to 3-week intervals.

Im Eui-sik Theme Dermatology Clinic, composed of board-certified dermatologists, treats not just the partial relief of symptoms but the underlying skin problem itself. In addition, for effective treatment, we follow these three principles.

1. Continuously adding/replacing premium laser treatment equipment

Im Eui-sik Theme Dermatology has multiple premium laser devices for rosacea treatment and continuously adds and replaces equipment to maintain a high level of treatment effectiveness.

2. Board-certified dermatologists with extensive clinical experience

Based on over 600,000 clinical cases, Im Eui-sik Theme Dermatology has treated the skin of countless patients. Accordingly, we provide reliable treatment through accurate diagnosis and the best treatment for each condition.

3. Customized combination treatment by skin condition

Based on the diagnosis and prescription of a board-certified dermatologist, we plan the most effective treatment program and carry out treatment according to the patient's condition.