Re: Photoderm in Paramus

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Hi,

I know Rick has really done a lot of research on Photoderm, much more

than myself. I too would like some more rigorous studies done on it

just because of the many people who haven't had relief from their

symptoms.

I remember in mid 1999 we had a poster, who lived in the midwest, who

traveled to see Dr. Bitter, Sr., in Los Gatos, CA for a series of six

or so photoderm treatments. The poster told me that they had no

relief of symptoms after these treatments. I felt so bad because I

know how expensive photoderm is coupled with traveling costs and time

off from work.

On the other hand, there are lots of success stories in our archives.

I don't know why some people are successful and some aren't. With no

studies on this subject, I don't think we'll ever know. It's like

betting with 1 in 2 odds in favor.

I know some people who've been unsuccessful with photoderm have had

success with vbeam or pulse-dye technologies. When you hear stories

like that, it doesn't make me believe that Photoderm is one of the

better " laser-type " technologies for rosacea out there. I know the

reasons that Dr. Nase gives in his book for Photoderm being the

superior treatment, but I think this is open to debate and deserves a

rigorous study like Rick suggests.

Personally, I didn't have the extra money to do Photoderm back when

Dr. Nase first started posting about it. Now I do, and I've been able

to control my rosacea through his other non-invasive methods like

using gentle cleansers, the right oils and sunblock. Mark Bushauer's

diet and Dr. Sy's anti-swelling treatment have all helped me as

well. With the body of knowledge as it is now, if I felt I needed

laser treatments, I would try Vbeam or pulsed-dye. I don't think I'd

try photoderm.

I know that Dr. Sy mentioned that she has reservations about laser-

type treatments, and did mention a dermatologist friend of her's who

performs pulsed-dye treatments on her rosacea patients. Her friend

didn't think photoderm was helpful.

Anyway, it's good to bring this subject up because photoderm is too

expensive to take lightly.

Take care,

Matija

> > HI, Wondering what the outcome was from Rick's photoderm

treatments

> > in Paramus with Dr -Lat, or anyone else who has been

treated

> by

> > this Dr. Have had 5 photoderm treatments done around 2 years ago

> > with no success. Also have had 2 pulsed dye laser treatments done

> > this year with successful clearing of some of the redness. I have

> had

> > rosacea for 9 years. After reading Dr Nase's book I am wondering

> if

> > I should try photoderm again. Any info on this Dr would be

> > appreciated. Also does anyone know how I can reach Rick? THANKS!