A case report of combination treatment with potassium-titanyl phosphate laser and brimonidine topical gel in erythematotelangiectatic rosacea |
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Authors: | Maja A. Hofmann G. Kokolakis |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité Universit?tsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germanymaja.hofmann@charite.de;3. Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité Universit?tsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany |
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Abstract: | Laser therapies have been shown to provide symptom improvement in patients with erythema and telangiectasia of rosacea; however, they are associated with side effects such as erythema. Combinatorial treatment with pharmacological agents and laser have demonstrated better efficacy, fewer side effects and continued long-term remission compared with monotherapies. A case of moderate facial erythema that responded well to combination treatment with brimonidine 3 mg/g gel and a treatment course of potassium-titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser therapy is presented, showing a reduction from baseline, maintained after final laser session, by applying brimonidine 3 mg/g gel daily. Using brimonidine 3 mg/g gel to target post-laser treatment erythema is highly effective in minimising refractory erythema. Continued use of brimonidine 3 mg/g gel provides a sustained reduction of erythema, increasing the visibility of other signs and symptoms of rosacea that may be present. This can facilitate the treatment of these additional signs and symptoms. |
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Keywords: | Brimonidine gel KTP laser therapy persistent erythema rosacea |
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