What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a condition that causes redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face.
How do you treat Rosacea?
The antibiotics used for rosacea also have anti-inflammation effects. They may come in the form of creams, gels or lotions to spread on the affected skin or in pills that you swallow. Antibiotic pills are generally more effective in the short term, but they can also cause more side effects.
If antibiotics don’t work, your doctor might suggest trying isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Claravis, others). This powerful drug is most commonly used for severe cystic acne, but it also often helps clear up acne-like lesions of rosacea. Don’t use this drug during pregnancy as it can cause serious birth defects.
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