Laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment

For the treatment of

Rosacea or Erythrotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETR)

Commissioning position

This intervention is not commissioned and therefore should not be routinely offered to patients. Application for funding approval can be made, using the IFR process, by the clinician recommending the intervention, if their assessment is that there are exceptional reasons why their patient could benefit from it.

Summary of rationale

There is low to moderate quality evidence for effectiveness of laser or IPL therapy to reduce persistent erythema or telangiectasia due to Rosacea. The primary effect of these skin changes is cosmetic and can be alternatively managed, including with skin camouflage products,

References

Interventions for rosacea based on the phenotype approach: an updated systematic review including GRADE assessments | British Journal of Dermatology | Oxford Academic

Associated Pathways

There are no associated pathways.

Specialties

Dermatology York Dermatology North Yorkshire Dermatology Hull Dermatology East Riding Dermatology North Lincolnshire Dermatology North East Lincolnshire

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • North Lincolnshire
  • North Yorkshire
  • Vale of York
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Date created: 08/07/2025, 10:42
Last modified: 30/07/2025, 09:13
Date of review: 01/07/2028