Comparative Efficacy of Radiofrequency and Pulsed Dye Laser in the Treatment of Rosacea

Abstract

RF therapy was effective in the treatment of rosacea. It should be considered an alternative therapeutic option, especially in PPR.

IPL vs PDL in treatment of facial erythema: A split‐face study

“…Energy‐based devices have been used to treat facial erythema. Since the 1980s, the standard of care for vascular lesions has remained the pulsed dye laser (PDL), but other modalities, such as IPL and radiofrequency, have demonstrated efficacy . Neuhaus et al .…”

The use of NDYAG laser combined with pulsed light in the treatment of rosacea

“…The efficiency of NdYaG lasers can be increased by combining it with topical substances based on retinoic acid (some authors find this increases potency up to 47%) or vitamin C or D [37][38][39]. In recent years, radiofrequency devices have been used to treat telangiectasia, but thus far, results are not promising, with radiofrequency tending to be overrated as a good-for-everything technique [40].…”

<p>Conventional and Novel Treatment Modalities in Rosacea</p>

“…On the other hand, RF was more efficacious than PDL in patients suffering from papulopustular telangiectasia. 29 In a study of 21 patients with moderate-to-severe rosacea, PDL was combined with RF. It was concluded that the combination therapy was more efficacious than PDL alone in the treatment of erythema, flushing and telangiectasia.…”

“…26 Nd:YAG laser, PDL and RF are also effective in the treatment of papulopustuler lesions. 26,29 The systemic treatment modalities for papulopustular lesions are oral antibiotics, oral zinc sulphate and oral ivermectin. 26 Metranidazole 0.75-1% cream is effective in the treatment of PPR when applied twice daily.…”