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How do you handle rosacea?

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

Answered 6/29/2013

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Rosacea control: Effective treatment of rosacea can include a combination of : use of sunscreens, gentle cleansers, lifestyle changes such as avoidance of triggers that cause flares, topical medications like metronidazole, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, oral antibiotics, such as minocin, (minocycline) tetracycline and intense pulsed light treatments or laser surgery.

Answered 10/19/2018

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Rosacea: There are many treatment choices for rosacea depending on the severity and extent of symptoms. Available medical treatments include antibacterial washes, topical creams, antibiotic pills, lasers, pulsed-light therapies, photodynamic therapy, and isotretinoin.

Answered 4/28/2013

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Rosacea: There are many treatment choices for rosacea depending on the severity and extent of symptoms. Available medical treatments include antibacterial washes, topical creams, antibiotic pills, lasers, pulsed-light therapies, photodynamic therapy, and isotretinoin.

Answered 1/12/2014

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