Prescription Medication for Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition that causes redness, inflammation and small, pus-filled bumps. This condition tends to cycle between flareups and less noticeable symptoms. Rosacea can often be controlled with treatment and lifestyle adjustments.
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Topical Medications
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According to the Mayo Clinic, prescription-strength topical antibiotics, lotions and creams may be applied once or twice a day to reduce the redness and inflammation of rosacea. Tretinoin, azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide are commonly prescribed topical drugs.
Oral Antibiotics
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Prescription antibiotics that are taken by mouth such as tetracycline may aid in the reduction of inflammation when they are combined with topical rosacea treatments.
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Accutane
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The powerful Accutane prescription drug may be prescribed to relive inflammation in severe cases of rosacea where topical drugs and oral antibiotics have not been successful.
Steroid Eye Drops
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Steroid eye drops may be prescribed to treat rosacea inflammation that occurs in the eyes.
Lifestyle
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The likelihood and severity of rosacea flareups may be reduced when patients make lifestyle adjustments such as wearing sunscreen to protect the face from the sun, wearing a scarf in the winter to provide wind protection and washing the face with a gentle cleanser.
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