Question 1

will i always have to use finacea to keep my rosacea under control? my doctor told me that i should see maximum results from using finacea after a few months. is this drug something that i'll always have to use to control my rosacea? can i eventually begi

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I : I agree with above.  Rosacea is typically a chronic condition and will require long term therapy.  Read more about it at the link below.  I hope that helps.

Question 2

can rosacea be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that waxes and wanes.  It usually begins in adulthood, and when papules develop, some call it "adult acne", though this is not acne.  Treatment goal is to avoid known triggers and control the flares as there is no cure.

Question 3

is rosacea hereditary?

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Yes: It runs in families.

Question 4

how to help my rosacea?

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Combo therapy: Combination treatment is most effective. Prescription topicals, oral antibiotics, avoidance of triggers that cause flares, daily use of sunscreen, intense pulsed light treatments and /or laser surgery in combination provide great symptom control.

Question 5

what helps with rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Avoid precipitating: Factors or agents that may cause your symptoms. Control rather than eradication may be a more realistic approach. Other meds may carry undesirable side effects.

Question 6

what exacerbates rosacea?

Accepted Answer

5 common triggers: Rosacea is a proinflammatory condition. A stimulus at a low threshold will cause flushing. Repeated flushing causes the skin changes we see in rosacea such as dilated vessels, enlarging sebaceous glands, and red papules. Common triggers to avoid are caffeine (coffee, teas, chocolates, etc), alcohol (wines, beers), increase in core temperature (hot tub, sauna, etc.), hot spicy food, and sun.

Question 7

what to do about rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Cream,pills: Prescription creams such as metrocream, finances, and even clenia can help rosacea. Oral antibiotics including oracea, minocin, (minocycline) and doxycyline can suppress pustules. Trigger foods which are identified by diet history should be avoided. See add.Org pamphlet on rosacea for common trigger foods.

Question 8

how do you treat rosacea?

Accepted Answer

IPL: The best treatment for rosacea is ilp treatments from an experienced doctor, not a spa or aesthetician.

Question 9

can children get rosacea?

Accepted Answer

No: It is typically found in caucasians ages 35-55.

Question 10

how do you handle rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea RX: 1) avoiding triggering agents
2) metronidazole
3) oracea
4) ? =/- retinoids
5) ? Off label use of botulinum toxin.

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