Dr. Nase's Guide to Understanding Rosacea, Rosacea Symptoms, Rosacea Treatments & Rosacea Triggers

Dr. Nase's Training in the Bio-Medical Field

Dr. Geoffrey Nase earned his Doctorate in Medical Physiology

and his Post-Doctorate Degree in Neuro-Vascular Physiology. 

He performs biomedical and clinical research at a major Medical University in the United States. He is funded by the American

Heart Association and National Institutes of Health to study

blood vessel pathology in human disease. Based on his bio-

medical research he has published thirteen articles in medical

journals, eighteen scientific abstracts, and three book chapters.       
What is a Medical Physiologist?

Dr. Nase -- A Caring Rosacea Specialist with First-Hand Experience

Dr. Geoffrey Nase is a Rosacea Specialist and Consultant for Rosacea Consulting Specialists LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Dr. Nase was a rosacea sufferer for many years. He was plagued by severe facial flushing, blushing, swelling, inflammatory papules, skin hyper-sensitivity, burning sensations, and an endless number of rosacea triggers. Dr. Nase has successfully stopped the progression of his severe rosacea and has reversed it to the point where he is normal.  Dr. Nase is very active in Rosacea Research, Rosacea Treatments, Rosacea Developments and Consultations. Complete Remission for 7 Years and Counting!

What is a Rosacea Specialist?

By the strictest definition, a "Rosacea Specialist" is a person who has advanced training in human physiology (how the body works under normal conditions) and pathophysiology (how it works in diseased states) from an accredited University School of Medicine.  This person must have expertise in skin anatomy and function, blood vessels, nerves and skin receptors.  This person must also have completed a specialized Post-Doctoral Fellowship or Residency at a University School of Medicine.  Lastly, this person must focus most of his research, clinical testing, and/or publishing on rosacea to be considered a rosacea specialist.  Dr. Nase has fulfilled all the above criteria.

Dr. Nase -- Co-Investigator in Rosacea Clinical Study & Rosacea Patent

Dr. Nase performed one of the first in-depth clinical studies on the effect of Photoderm on rosacea symptoms.  He was co-investigator with Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. a Dermatologist and Laser Specialist for the Institute of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, in California, USA. 

Dr. Bitter and Dr. Nase demonstrated that after 5 Photoderm treatments most rosacea symptoms were significantly reduced or completely cleared (57 rosacea patients were randomly selected for this clinical study):

• 86% of rosacea sufferers reported significant improvement in facial redness
• 84% reported significant improvement in broken blood vessels (telangiectasia)
• 76% reported significant improvement in facial flushing intensity & duration
• 63% reported significant improvement or clearance in rosacea papules
• 82% reported significant improvement in uneven facial pigment
• 79% reported significant improvenet in skin texture ( lumpy-bumpy texture). 

Dr. Nase and Dr. Bitter then published their clinical results and techniques in a medical textbook, "Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery". Bitter, P., Sr. and Nase, G.P. "Skin Rejuvenation for Sun Damage, Aging and Rosacea using Intense Pulsed Light."  Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. Thieme Medical Publishers, 2000, pgs. 351 - 357.

Dr. Nase and Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr. also patented a novel topical to increase the effectiveness of laser treatments and to reduce facial redness:

"Topical Phenylephrine Rosacea Treatment"
 

A near-permanent skin treatment includes photothermolysis of reddened facial skin to induce ischemia. Reperfusion of the photothermolysis treated skin is inhibited by following with regular applications of phenyl-epinephrine carried in a lotion until vascular necrosis is  complete. Alternatively, a temporary treatment for reddened facial skin includes only cosmetic as-needed applications of phenyl-epinephrine carried in lotion to induce vaso-constriction in Rosacea and other similarly embarrassing skin disorders.

Dr. Nase -- Rosacea Publications

Dr. Nase also publishes and reviews medical articles on rosacea. He has recently published five in-depth articles on rosacea, four rosacea reviews (in process), and one book on rosacea pathogenesis, triggers and treatment:

1. Nase, G.P., and L. Sy. "The Red Face of Rosacea."  Dr. Sy Dermatology Newsletter. 4(16): 1-4, October, 1999.
   
   
2. Bitter, P., Sr. and Nase, G.P. "Skin Rejuvenation for Sun Damage, Aging and Rosacea using Intense Pulsed Light."  Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery. Keller, G., Lacombe, V., Lee, P., Watson, J.P., eds. Thieme Medical Publishers, NY, 2000, pgs. 351 - 357.

3. Nase, G.P. "Beating Rosacea: Vascular, Ocular and Acne Forms: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding and Treating Rosacea."  Nase Publications, G. Nase, Indianapolis, IN, 2001, pgs. 1 - 323.
   
   
4. Nase, G.P., Editorial:  "Rosacea Research Foundation: Sufferers Form Group to Improve Treatments for All."  Dermatology Times: The Leading Newsmagazine for Dermatologists. Issue: March 1, 2005 , pgs. 1-3.
   
   
5. Nase, G.P. and J. Jesitus: "The Latest Advances in Rosacea Treatment: Triple-Pass Laser Treatment."  Dermatology Times: The Leading Newsmagazine for Dermatologists. Issue: March 1, 2005 , pgs. 11-14.
   
   
6. Nase, G.P., Editorial:  "New Hope for Rosacea: Treatments for Facial Redness, Flushing and Triggers."   Dermatology Times: The Leading Newsmagazine for Dermatologists. Issue: August 4, 2005, pgs 1-2.
   

7. Nase, G.P., In-Depth Review:  "The Latest Advances in Rosacea Treatment."   Clinical Therapeutics: The International Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal of Drug Therapy.  (In Process for Submission).
   
   
8. Nase, G.P.,  "Rosacea and Neuropathic Facial Burning: A Disabling Combination that Affects Quality of Life.."   Clinical Therapeutics: The International Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal of Drug Therapy.  (In Process for Submission).

9. Nase, G.P., In-Depth Review:  "Red Eye: The Latest Treatments for Ocular Rosacea."   Clinical Therapeutics: The International Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal of Drug Therapy.  (In Process for Submission).

Dr. Nase has been invited to write for Dermatology Times on all aspects of rosacea including rosacea treatment, causes and latest advancements.  Additionally, Dr. Nase is submitting three detailed articles,"The Latest Advances in Rosacea Treatment",  "Rosacea and Neuropathic Facial Burning: A Disabling Combination that Affects Quality of Life", and "Red Eye: The Latest Treatments for Ocular Rosacea"  to Clinical Therapeutics: The International Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal of Drug Therapy.  He felt it was extremely important to publish articles in top-notch International Journals that would reach physicians all across Europe including the United Kingdom, Scandanavian Countries, New Zealand and Australia where the rosacea rates are soaring and the medical care is severely lacking.

Dr. Nase -- Peer Review Editor for Three Rosacea-Related Journals

Over the last five years Dr. Nase has been recognized for his expertise in the field of rosacea;  he was selected to be a Peer-Review Editor for several major medical journals:

1. "Lasers in Surgery and Medicine" to evaluate the effect of laser treatment on rosacea symptoms, facial redness and facial flushing. 

2. "Journal of Clinical Therapeutics: The Journal of Drug Therapy" to evaluate the effect of novel rosacea treatments on rosacea symptoms 

3. "Current Therapeutic Research" in order to evaluate the effect of cutting-edge rosacea treatments on rosacea symptoms.

Not only does this enable Dr. Nase to influence rosacea content, but it allows him to stay on the cutting-edge of rosacea developments, learning about treatments 10 to 12 months before the publication even hits the stand.  Dr. Nase's biomedical credentials & resume

Dr. Nase -- Rosacea Consultant Specialist for Rosacea Sufferers

Dr. Geoffrey Nase has officially begun consultations with rosacea sufferers.  These consultations are performed either online or in person.  He is currently the Founder and Director of Rosacea Consulting Specialists, LLC which focuses on evaluation and treatment recommendations for all five subtypes of rosacea.  This is the first and only Rosacea Consulting LLC in the entire nation to focus only on rosacea. Utilizing physician collaboration and cutting edge research, this Rosacea Consulting Specialist LLC is ideally suited for moderate to severe rosacea sufferers who need the expertise and quality time of a rosacea expert.  This includes evaluation of indepth questionaires, digital photographs, symptoms, skin manifestations and triggers.   This will enable him to evaluate rosacea subtypes, rosacea severity and recommend treatments based on the most current medical literature by rosacea experts to help educate the patient's primary care physician and focus the physician on the most effective treatments.  For more information you may view the current blog on the "Rosacea Consultation Package" at Rosacea consultation package or contact Dr. Nase directly at drnase1000@hotmail.com

Dr. Nase -- Rosacea Consultant for Health Care Organization

Dr. Nase accepted a position on the Council of Advisors for GLG Healthcare to be a Rosacea Consultant and Board Member.  His function is to educate Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Physicians, Biotech Companies and Investors on all facets of rosacea and to suggest future directions to take in rosacea research and treatment. This is imperative as it helps guide funding and investments towards the best rosacea studies and rosacea treatments. The GLG Healthcare Council is an association of more than 50,000 healthcare professionals and physicians who educate and consult on all current healthcare issues.

In June 2006, Dr. Nase was recognized by the GLG Healthcare Organization for his excellence as a Rosacea Consultant:

"Thank you for your participation in the Gerson Lehrman Group Councils as a rosacea consultant.  Based on the quality of your work, our clients have nominated you to participate in the GLG Educators Program. This new Council Member Program is only available to those Council Members specifically identified by our clients as valuable educators whose interactions have been particularly enriching.  You are currently recognized as a GLG Educator and are eligible for these benefits":

 The GLG Educators Program recognizes and rewards some of our most valuable Council Members"  In March 2006, Dr. Nase was recognized as one of the best Council Members and was elevated to the position of "GLG Educator".   Their are four main advantages to becoming a GLG educator with the most important one being that he now has access to unique industry and research information.  Below is the list:

Dr. Geoffrey Nase

1.  Access to unique industry research and information

2.  In-person Meetings: Events, Visits and Education Seminars

3.  Increased number of Consultations and surveys

4.  On-Call ability for Clients and Council Member

Dr. Nase's Battle with Rosacea and his subsequent Book Publication

Dr. Geoffrey Nase is a rosacea sufferer. He has been plagued by severe facial flushing, blushing, swelling, inflammatory papules, skin hyper-sensitivity, burning sensations, and an endless number of rosacea triggers. Dr. Nase has successfully stopped the progression of his severe rosacea and has reversed it to the point where he is normal. He is actively involved in rosacea research and has recently published an all-encompassing book on understanding and treating rosacea titled, "Beating Rosacea: Vascular, Ocular and Acne Forms." This book contains 332 pages of information with 28 color photographs and is now available to rosacea sufferers and medical physicians. This book contains the most current information to date on rosacea and guides rosacea sufferers to the most effective treatments based on disease severity, symptoms and triggers  As mentioned previously, this is now the all-time best selling rosacea book.

Recent Book Reviews by Dermatologists and Rosacea Specialists

Dr. Nase’s book was recently reviewed by Dr. Howard Maibach, MD as one of the top publications in the field of rosacea.  This review was then published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.  Dr. Maibach is one of the most influential Dermatologists in the world. He is a recognized expert in the field of Dermatology and has published over 1,700 articles on dermatology-related subjects. Dr. Maibach is currently a Professor in the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, at the University of California in San Francisco.

In the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr. Maibach often publishes "Book Reviews" of the top publications for particular skin disorders and treatments.  In the July 2003 edition of the Journal he reviewed book publications for 11 different skin disorders and treatments.  Dr. Nase’s book was chosen for rosacea.

Maibach, H.: "Book Reviews", Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology:  Vol. 2; Issue 3, pg. 217, 2003

Below is a brief excerpt taken from Dr. Maibach’s review of Dr. Nase’s book on “Beating Rosacea ":  Beating Rosacea: Vascular, Ocular and Acne Forms: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding and Treating Rosacea.”  G. Nase.  Indianapolis, IN: Nase Publications, 2001.

"This is a highly personalized approach to Dr Nase's studies on rosacea. He covers everything from triggers to side effects, recipes, and effects of rosacea on depression. It is written in a style that is clearly compatible for the lay reader."

--  Howard I Maibach

--  Dermatology Expert
--  San Francisco, California, USA

"Your textbook, “Beating Rosacea” is superb. It is by far the best researched and best written book to date on rosacea. You are a dedicated scientist who has made great strides in advancing the knowledge about rosacea and related vascular disorders. All physicians should have a copy of your book on understanding and treating rosacea. I am recommending your book to all of my patients. I look forward to working with you on many new and exciting rosacea projects in the near future."

--  2005 Book Review on “Beating Rosacea”
--  Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr., M.D.
--  Institute for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, California

“I have found this book very helpful indeed and many of my patients have found it invaluable as a reference text. Geoffrey Nase's contribution to the Acne Rosacea knowledge base is impressive. I ended up buying a second copy because my first one was well worn and frequently loaned out.”

--  2005 Book Review on “Beating Rosacea”

--  Dr Peter Crouch, M.D.

--  Rosacea Specialist/Laser Specialist, United Kingdom

"I have never seen so much information on rosacea treatments in one place. I have a new motivation to treat the vascular nature of rosacea and try to listen more closely to my patients' complaints about flushing episodes and trigger avoidance. I am now treating rosacea more aggressively with oral medications listed in your book such as anti-hypertensive meds, sympathetic nerve blockers, isotretinoin and anti-inflammatory antibiotics. Most patients have experienced significant improvements with your treatment suggestions and some look to be rosacea-free. I just ordered several copies of your book for my office and colleagues. You are providing an invaluable service. Please add me to your email list so that I may be kept abreast of any new rosacea treatments in the near future. Thank you."

--  2005 Book Review on "Beating Rosacea"
--  Dr. Kenneth Jamison, M.D.

--  Rosacea Specialist, USA

“Your book is exceptional. Your treatment section has helped me treat all aspects of rosacea, including rosacea triggers.”

--  2004 Book Review on “Beating Rosacea”

--  Dr. Michael Edwards, M.D.

--  Dermatologist, USA

“Dr. Nase's detailed treatment approaches have led to much more effective treatment regimens for rosacea flushing, redness, papules and triggers.”

--  2004 Book Review on “Beating Rosacea”

--  Dr. J. Dietz, M.D.

--  Dermatologist, USA

"We are seeing more and more rosacea patients each month. Several of my patients have brought your book into my office. I finally purchased your book specifically for the treatment section. We are now treating our rosacea patients with the newer macrolide antibiotics, accutane, naproxen and refer patients to see laser specialists. This has resulted in significant symptom clearance in most of our patients. We appreciate the time and effort that it must have taken to organize and detail rosacea treatments for both physicians and patients. As a physician, I appreciate the medical references and excerpts from clinical studies. Please add me to your list of physicians so that we may be notified of any new rosacea treatments, especially pertaining to the treatment of flushing."

--  2004 Book Review on “Beating Rosacea”

--  Dr. Montgomery, M.D. and Colleagues
--  Dermatologist, USA

What are Rosacea Sufferers, Medical Physicians, Rosacea Experts and Amazon.com saying about Dr. Nase's Best-Selling Book on Rosacea?

Photographs of Dr. Nase "Before" and "After" His Battle with Rosacea

Although rosacea is a progressive inflammatory skin disorder with no known cure, a combination of treatments tailored to the patients' individual symptoms can result in substantial clearance and even normalize the skin and reduce the rosacea triggers.

                        Severe Rosacea                 Rosacea Clearance

                         Pre-Treatment                      Post-Treatment

1. Photograph Series: This web site contains two "before" and "after" photos of Dr. Nase courtesy of Dr. Linda Sy, M.D. View the photos

2. Current Photograph: This web site contains a recent color photo (October 25, 2004).  View the photo
   
   

Dr. Nase's Mission Statement, Patient Advocacy & Funding for Rosacea

Dr. Nase is a rosacea specialist and a rosacea sufferer. He is an independent researcher whose only goal is to increase rosacea understanding and stimulate the development of better rosacea treatments. He makes recommendations based on medical and naturopathic treatments that are known to provide the greatest clearance of rosacea symptoms.

1. Dr. Nase's Mission Statement:  "I am committed to educating physicians and patients about rosacea, and in stimulating research to find better treatments and eventually a cure."
   
   
2. Rosacea Patient Advocate:  The Internet is now the # 1 place to sell rosacea sufferers expensive skincare products, treatments and physician services.  Many of the claims presented are misleading and some rosacea products are harmful.   Rosacea sufferers do not have any "Consumer Reporter" in their corner.  One of my goals is to be a voice of reason and put things in perspective so rosacea sufferers can make an informed decision.
   
   
3. Dr. Nase's Funding for Rosacea Research:  Dr. Nase personally funds his rosacea research, publications and website through proceeds generated from his book and quarterly report subscriptions. Dr. Nase has been approached by dozens of skin care companies, physicians and pharmaceutical companies to collaborate with and endorse over 9 years.  For 9 years he has not taken on any sponsors. Dr. Nase will continue to disseminate all information and cutting edge treatments to rosacea sufferers and if a select few meet his criteria and standards, he may collaborate with them and take on minimal sponsorship to help maintain his research and publications.  This would also point rosacea sufferers to the best treatments and collaborations.

Dr. Nase' Site Recognized by the American Medical Association

"Beating Rosacea" was recently recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for outstanding quality and medical content regarding rosacea information.  A report will be published in the "American Medical News Magazine" under Inflammatory Skin Disorders.

Rosacea Consulting Specialists LLC -- Founder & Director