MEDICAL SKIN TREATMENTS

ROSACEA

ABOUT ROSACEA

Rosacea is a chronic disease that affects the skin and occasionally the eyes. It is characterized by redness, pimples, and in advanced stages, thickened skin.

Rosacea usually affects the face. Other parts of the upper body are only rarely involved.

Rosacea most often affects adults between the ages of 30 to 60, and is more common in women. Although rosacea can develop in people of any skin colour, it tends to occur most frequently and is most apparent in people with fair skin.

There are several symptoms and conditions associated with rosacea. These include frequent flushing, vascular rosacea, inflammatory rosacea, and several other conditions involving the skin, eyes, and nose.

Frequent flushing of the center of the face - which may include the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin - occurs in the earliest stage of rosacea. The flushing often is accompanied by a burning sensation, particularly when creams or cosmetics are applied to the face. Sometimes the face is slightly swollen.

A condition called vascular rosacea causes persistent flushing and redness. Blood vessels under the skin of the face may enlarge and become obvious. This is called telangiectasia. The affected skin may be swollen slightly with a warm sensation.

A condition called inflammatory rosacea causes persistent redness and papules (pink bumps) and pustules (bumps containing pus) on the skin. Eye inflammation and sensitivity as well as telangiectasia also may occur.

In the most advanced stage of rosacea, the skin becomes more deeply reddened and inflammation of the eyes is more apparent. Numerous telangiectases are often present, and nodules in the skin may become painful. A condition called rhinophyma may also develop, usually in men. Rhinophyma is characterized by an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose resulting from enlargement of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands beneath the surface of the skin on the nose.

The exact cause of Rosacea is unknown, but some people may inherit a tendency to develop the disorder. People who blush frequently may be more likely to develop rosacea. Some researchers believe that rosacea is a disorder where blood vessels dilate too easily, resulting in flushing and redness.

Factors that may cause rosacea to flare up may include: heat, strenuous exercise, sunlight, wind, very cold temperatures, hot or spicy foods and drinks, alcohol, menopause, emotional stress, and long-term use of steroid creams on the face.

ROSACEA TREATMENT

Many treatments have been used in different combinations for the control and treatment of rosacea. These include long-term topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, and other topical creams. In some cases, steroids are used as a last resort. In most circumstances, these treatments are unsuccessful or have undesirable side-effects.

MD Cosmedical Solutions Clinics offer a specialised treatment protocol for the effective treatment of rosacea. Since the introduction of the Aesthetic Pulsed Light (APL) technology, rosacea of all stages and severities has been treated successfully. Patients have shown excellent improvements of their rosacea within the range of 75 - 95 Along with the rosacea improvements, there is also the benefit of excellent skin rejuvenation.

Rosacea treatments with the APL are simple lunch-time procedures. The treatments are painless and with no discomfort, redness, or downtime. Many patients notice the benefits of their treatments after the first or second sessions.

ACNE
ABOUT ACNE

Acne is a common condition caused by inflammation of oil-producing sebaceous glands. Acne usually begins between the ages of ten and thirteen, and persists for five to ten years. Acne breakouts are most common on the face, but they can also occur on the back, shoulders, neck, chest, scalp, upper arms and legs.

Young men and women get acne in equal numbers. Younger males are more prone to severe, longer-lasting forms of the skin condition. Many women suffer from hormonal acne? Their outbreaks are tied to the hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycle. While hormonal acne typically starts between the ages of 20-25, it can strike teenagers as well. Hormonal acne is sometimes persistent in women in their 30s.

In adolescents, acne breakouts are related to the natural release of androgen hormones, which occur during puberty. Acne can also be caused by the use of harmful, body-building steroid drugs. Humidity and perspiration can also contribute to breakouts. Contrary to earlier belief, acne is not affected by diet or poor hygiene. In fact, over-washing can make an acne flare-up harder to control.

Even though teenagers tend to call any form of a breakout a zit, acne has more than one symptom. A build-up of P. acnes bacteria can cause blackheads and whiteheads; pimples (pustules); and nodules and cysts.

When left untreated, or when picked at, acne lesions can lead to permanent scarring. Acne and scarring, and their related inconveniences, commonly cause embarrassment and depression.

ACNE TREATMENT

Conventional acne treatments include various face washes, topical creams and ointments, oral antibiotics, hormonal treatments (eg. Diane 35 ED), and Roaccutane. These treatments are commonly ineffective or have unacceptable side-effects.

Modern medical technology has diverted acne treatments into a new direction. Acne can now be treated with extremely impressive results without discomfort, pain, or any side-effects.

Aesthetic Pulsed Light (APL) technology utilizes a high-intensity (400-420nm wavelength) light that penetrates the affected skin to reach the P. Acnes bacteria. This unique spectrum of light triggers the proliferation of endogenic porphyrins, which attack and destroy the P. Acnes bacteria within the skin. This action results in a significant decrease in the acne forming bacteria.

The state-of-the-art APL technology not only destroys acne bacteria, but also repairs the acne damaged skin. This is achieved by the stimulation of collagen and elastin production to repair acne scarring and to rejuvenate the skin. Furthermore, the APL effectively reduces blemishes and pigmentation that may be associated with the acne damaged skin.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER:

1. What are the Aesthetic Pulsed Light Medical Skin Treatments?

Aesthetic Pulsed Light Medical Treatments are specialized treatments involving the gentle delivery of specific pulsed light energy to the face or other areas of concern. This special pulse light has specific healing qualities for a number of skin conditions which includes rosacea, flushing, acne, pigmentation, scars, pores, capillaries and fine lines. This treatment also concurrently stimulates collagen and elastin production, hence reversing the skin ageing process. The result is more healthy, natural and youthful appeareance.

2. What areas are treatable with APL Medical Skin Treatments?

Any skin Areas are treatable. The most common areas are the face, neck, chest, shoulders and hands.

3. What skin conditions are treatable?

There are many successfully treatable skin conditions including: rosacea, acne, flushing, scars, pores, capillaries, telangiectasia, pigmentation, ageing skin, sun damaged skin, and fine lines.

4. How many treatments are necessary?

Most patients require five to six treatments and regular intervals of between two to four weeks between each treatment. This depends on the medical skin condition being treated and its severity. A consultation with the treating doctor will determine the treatment plan that suits your condition best.

5. Are the treatments painful?

Treatments are very comfortable and there is no pain involved. No topical anaesthetic is necessary.

6. Are there any side effects?

Treatments are very simple and safe. There is no redness or any other adverse skin changes involved during or after the treatments. The positive benefits begin to become visible soon after each treatment. There is no down time whatsoever.

 

PRE-TREATMENT ADVICE

Every patient at MD Cosmedical Solution Clinics is offered a medical consultation and skin analysis prior to their medical APL treatment,. At the time of your first consultation with our doctors and consultants, you will be examined, and your medical history will be reviewed. Then you will be tested to properly evaluate the correct settings for your skin. Our doctors and consultants will then document these parameters into your individual client chart for future references.

POST-TREATMENT ADVICE

1. After treatment we recommend that you wash your face using cool water and apply a recommended moisturizer cream twice daily. This will help to rehydrate your skin and assist with new collagen/elastin formation

2. Avoid extreme sun exposure for several days after each treatment.

3. Use a sun block with SPF factor of 30.

4. Ask your consultants about our highly recommended post- Medical Skin Treatment skin care products.