Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser using an "in motion" setting to treat telangiectatic rosacea.

BACKGROUND

Rosacea is an inflammatory condition of the face characterized in its early stages by flushing, erythema and telangiectasias.

OBJECTIVES

We evaluate the efficacy of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser on erythematousteleangiectasic rosacea (ETR).

METHODS

In 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.

RESULTS

We 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.

CONCLUSION

In 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.