Favre–Racouchot syndrome (Favre–Racouchot disease, Nodular cutaneous elastosis with cysts and comedones)
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas
Favre–Racouchot syndrome (Favre–Racouchot disease, Nodular cutaneous elastosis with cysts and comedones):
- Is a form of sun damage
- Usually develops in the skin of older adults
- Is more common in men
- Appears as dilated pores filled with dark coloured debris (open comedones, black heads)
- Is usually located on the temples, upper cheeks and the outside edges of the eyes
- May get gradually worse with time
- Is not due to diet
- Is not deposits of calcium in the skin
- Is not deposits of cholesterol in the skin
Treatment
General:
- Avoid getting oily products on your skin (e.g. gel, mousse, hair spray and oil)
- Do not use heavy moisturizers or creams on your face
- Use only oily free (not water based) foundation
- Do not pick, scratch, pop or squeeze the lesions, because this may cause scarring
- Use high quality mineral make-up that will not clog your pores
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Cleansing:
- Wash your face twice daily with a mild cleanser
Medical Treatment:
- Tretinoin prescription creams are helpful
- A tiny dab the size of a pea is enough to cover the entire face
- If your face becomes too dry or flaky use the cream every other night or every third night
- Microdermabrasion:
- Another effective treatment for Favre-Racouchot syndrome, especially if a person has very sensitive skin
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- Lactic with Retinoic Peels:
- For cases of Favre-Racouchot disease associated with acne
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- Extractions:
- For deep stubborn lesions of Favre-Racouchot syndrome, black heads, blocked pores and white heads
- Performed by the medical aesthetic technicians in my office
- Can be combined with the other treatments above
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- For your convenience, the services above are available in my office
Favre–Racouchot syndrome
Favre–Racouchot disease
Nodular cutaneous elastosis with cysts and comedones
Microdermabrasion to treat Favre-Racouchot Syndrome
Extractions to treat Favre-Racouchot Syndrome
What if you are interested to learn more?
If you would like to learn more please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians or