http://www.rosacea.md A forum for dermatologists and researchers to share thoughts, ideas, and research on Rosacea Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:33:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While there is no "cure" for rosacea, one of the best ways to the redness associated with the condition is through laser. Most people have heard of laser hair removal but many people do not know that many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeon that offer this procedure will likely offer laser ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=91 In a small, randomized double-blinded study, researchers have found that azelaic acid 20% cream is as effective as metronidazole 0.75% cream and permethrin 20% cream for treating rosacea. The study, published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, included 24 patients (23 women, 1 man), aged 42 ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=32 A new survey of people with rosacea offers new insight into their experiences with different treatments for their skin condition and with their health care providers. The survey was conducted in 2006 and published in a recent issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. It included more than 2,800 people ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=28 People with rosacea must be careful with their choices of skin-care products, as some can contain ingredients that may trigger a skin reaction and a worsening of their symptoms. Yet there is little data on contact allergy in rosacea patients. “This is astonishing,” note the authors of a recent study on ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=22 People with rosacea are three times more likely to have a family member who also has the skin disorder, according to new research presented in March at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The research also showed that rosacea patients are about nine times more likely to have ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=17 A new study published in the journal Cutis discusses the decreased sensitivity of some bacterial organisms, such as Propionibacterium acnes, to antibiotics commonly prescribed by dermatologists. As topical antibiotics are a common part of any treatment regimen for rosacea, this study is of great importance to those in the rosacea ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=15 The emotional suffering rosacea may cause those who have it can be severe, but a new study also showed that the cost of rosacea to taxpayers pay also be significant. A study by Ohio State University researchers tracked 2,587 patients with rosacea prescriptions to follow their refill adherence. The study ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=11 A new study in the Journal Lasers in Surgery and Medicine by renowned dermatologic researchers Drs. Albert Kligman and Eric Bernstein report on a new 595 nm long pulse-duration pulsed-dye laser for the treatment of rosacea. The results are very promising. The study included twenty subjects with rosacea. Following treatment the ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=10 A new study from the San Gallicano Dermatologic Institute in Rome shows that a topical treatment based on silymarin/methylsulfonilmethane (S-MSM) can be effective in treating stage I-III rosacea patients. Drs. Berardesca et al used the topical medications on 46 patients over 30 days in a double-blind, placebo controlled study. Instrumental ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=9 The flushing and redness associated with rosacea is treated effectively with laser therapy, this has been known for almost a decade. A new study released by researchers from the University of Copenhagen analyzed photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of rosacea. The reported method and results: Routine MAL-PDT with methylaminolevulate and red ... http://www.rosacea.md/?p=8