The Psychological Distress of Rosacea
Many clients with Rosacea have sought various treatments for their flushing including a whole range of creams and lotions, homeopathic remedies and some physical treatments for facial veins such as electrolysis, sclerotherapy and laser treatment. The NHS is particularly limited in what it can offer in that GPs and hospital consultants are unfortunately limited to antibiotics and creams that concentrate on the pustular aspect of the condition. Often the diagnosis of Rosacea is a delayed one and they may well have sought consultations with a whole range of doctors before the diagnosis is confirmed. Constant attempts at various treatments that fail simply adds to the demoralisation that people feel.
Intense Pulsed Light is a major step forward in the management of Rosacea, delivering enormous improvements to the lives of sufferers. It is however important that people starting treatment have a realistic idea of the potential outcome and understand that things will improve but are unlikely to disappear completely. Rosacea for many is an ongoing problem. As yet we do not have a cure but we do at last have a treatment, which can make a huge difference.