Rosacea question for those who have it/know anything about it?

I was diagnosed with rosacea about a month ago. The dermatologist prescribed an anitibiotic & gave me a brochure with a list of things to avoid. She said I should see some improvement in a month, & suggested doing laser treatment. I had a follow up appt. this past Tuesday.

I was under the impression the antibiotic would help with the rosacea, so when she asked if I was seeing any improvement, I said no. She then asked if I was still having acne outbreaks; I said just a couple, but they went away right away. I voiced my confusion, and she said the antibiotic was for the acne, and that the rosacea is actually blood vessels, & there is no treatment; I can just do things that will keep it from getting worse.

She said the laser treatment will only reduce the redness about 25%, not eliminate it. My insurance doesn't cover it, & it will be $400.

If it only reduces it 25%, is it worth it?

Also, is there really no treatment? I thought there was something you could do.

Thanks!

Also, why do they call it "acne rosacea" if it's actually blood vessels, not acne?

Acne Rosacea is the medical term, Acne covers a wide variety of skin conditions.

And i don't know much about Rosacea honestly, i hope you can get your skin clear though, i know how much it sucks to have red rashy skin.

Blood vessels is one cause of Rosacea, so sometimes it can be treated.

try the meds and get a 2nd opinion.