Physiotherapeutic approach in the treatment of rosacea. Modern approaches to the treatment of rosacea through the prism of pathogenesis
- Authors: Khanalieva I.A.1,2, Svechnikova E.V.2,3, Gladko V.V.2, Izmaylova I.V.2
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Affiliations:
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
- Russian Biotechnological University
- Polyclinic № 1 of the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation
- Issue: Vol 32, No 5 (2025)
- Pages: 56-59
- Section: Clinical experience
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2073-4034/article/view/691260
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/pharmateca.2025.5.56-59
- ID: 691260
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Abstract
Rosacea is a chronic dermatological disorder characterized by recurrent inflammatory episodes and vascular alterations. One of the promising therapeutic approaches for this condition is light-based therapy, particularly the use of intense pulsed light (IPL) technology. This method has demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing the severity of vascular and inflammatory manifestations, while maintaining a favorable safety profile. Despite the well-established clinical effectiveness of IPL therapy in managing rosacea, optimization of treatment parameters remains an ongoing challenge. This article presents current evidence on the efficacy of IPL therapy for rosacea treatment, explores the pathogenesis and key procedural parameters of this method, and shares our experience with advanced technological solutions in this field.
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Isita A. Khanalieva
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University); Russian Biotechnological University
Author for correspondence.
Email: doctor.khanalieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4426-1934
SPIN-code: 7131-3022
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Plastic Surgeon, Ultrasound Doctor; assistant of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowElena V. Svechnikova
Russian Biotechnological University; Polyclinic № 1 of the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation
Email: doctor.khanalieva@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5885-4872
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases; Head of the Department of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowViktor V. Gladko
Russian Biotechnological University
Email: dr.gladko@mgupp.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3087-5038
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases with a Course in Cosmetology, Medical Institute of Continuous Education
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina V. Izmaylova
Russian Biotechnological University
Email: izmajjlovaiv@mgupp.ru
Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor at the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases with a Course in Cosmetology
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