Abstract
The prevalence of rosacea in skin of color (SOC) populations is estimated to be as high as 10% in some countries. Traditionally, intense pulsed light (IPL) and pulsed dye laser (PDL) have been the laser and energy-based devices (EBDs) used to treat rosacea. However, not all laser and EBDs are safe for SOC (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) due to increased absorption of energy in pigmented skin and increased risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. This review summarizes the use of the top seven laser and EBDs for treating rosacea in SOC.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 43-53 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1-4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- broadband light
- CO2 laser
- diode laser
- Er:Yag
- intense pulsed light
- Nd:Yag
- pulsed dye laser
- radiofrequency microneedling
- Rosacea
- skin of color
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology