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How long would oral metronidazole take to clear up rosacea?

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Dr. Coyle Connollyanswered

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Clear : Typically one can see improvement after several weeks of treatment in mild cases.

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Dr. Barry Cohenanswered

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Variable: Depends on many factors.

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Dr. Joseph Mele

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try topical. much more effective than oral for rosacea.

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Dr. Thomas Fialaanswered

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If your main issue: Is flushing, you'll get a much quicker response from miravaso cream.

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