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TOPICAL MEDICATIONS
Topical medications used to treat rosacea come in the form of gels, creams and solutions. At the beginning of treatment, you may experience such side-effects as skin dryness and irritation, which may be relieved with the help of a good water-based mosturizer and sunblock. If applied once or twice a day to the affected area, they produce anti-inflammatory effect and significally reduce papules and pustules. It may take up to 8 weeks for rosacea symptoms to improve.
The topical medications used to treat rosacea are mentioned below:
- Azelaic acid
is a natural acid found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is used in creams with such brand names as Azelex, Finacea, and Finevin and is beneficial for anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects. - Benzoyl peroxide
is a chemical with anti-microbial properties. - Clindamycin
is a topical antibiotic used to treat pustules. - Erythromycin
is a topical or oral antibiotic used for anti-microbial effect. - Metronidazole
is an antibiotic used in gels or creams that come under the brand names of Rozex and MetroGel. - Sulfacetamide
is an antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties. - Sulfur lotions
are used to peel off the skin and get rid of excess oil and dirt.
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