Abstract

BackgroundRosacea is an inflammatory condition of the face characterized in its early stages by flushing, erythema and telangiectasias. ObjectivesWe evaluate the efficacy of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser on erythematousteleangiectasic rosacea (ETR). MethodsIn a retrospective case study of 21 patients (14F, 7M) with an average age of 29 years (range 19–41), were treated with two sessions at a distance of one month, with phototype up to III (5 phototype 1, 14 phototype II, 2 phototype III) with a fluence of 20 J/cm2. ResultsWe observed a reduction of the erythematous component between 50% and 80% after two sessions, with an average pain score attributed to the treatment, measured by visual analogue scale (VAS), of 3. ConclusionIn this case series in which Nd:YAG laser had been used with a “'in motion” technique, we observed a reduction of the side effects and pain.

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