Rosacea / flushing / facial redness treatment report from: Miss Morgan Would they recommend this: Yes TreatmentType: Photoderm, view reports of all Photoderm treatments Details: since a child, i have always had very blushed skin. However, when i was 14, this became progressively worse- and the blushing would not go away. After a year of visiting doctors, developing anxiety disorders and panic attacks, i was allowed a referal to a dermatologist at the hospital- DR Gonzales. She took note of my symptoms- what triggered it and my feelings. I was diagnosed with rosacea, and then began treatment. Cool gel was applied to my whole face (the area that needed treatment) and a light was set to my skin. It beeps and flashes- causing a slight stinging pain (which is barable i assure you). this is then continued on all parts of the treated area. afterwards, my skin became very red, and this lasted for about 4 days. Treatment is every 3-4 weeks. after each treatment the time for how long it stayed red decreased dramatically- down to an hour in my fourth. The light pulse in increased to a different frequency because the capilaries shrink more- needing a higher pulse. My skin has improved since before the treatment- i am more confident and take part in mroe activities. However, i must add that after each treatment, skin is very sensitive for about a month- leading to an increased chance of redness occuring for no reason. (i found that my triggers such as heat and spicy food still caused this) and a warm tingling sensation followed. But now that it's been almost two months since my last treatment, my skin is much better! i now have to go for a 6 month checkup to track progress and to ensure that the treatment has been successful. Treatment Center: University Hospital, Wales Doctor: Doctor Gonzales Location: Cardiff, Wales Number: URL: Email: Result (0=none 10=cure): 8 Email: TreatmentDate: 11/05-03/06 Who did the treatment: Nurse Why not add your own report and contribute to this growing database? Keep up to date with the latest news on rosacea in our Rosacea Blog! For more information on rosacea, join the rosacea support group. Please note: Each treatment report is owned by, and is the reponsibility of, the author