What Is Rosacea?
9. Treatment
Because rosacea presents differently in different people, it follows that treatment must be customized to the individual patient. There are a number of treatment regimens that are known to provide relief from the symptoms. The initial treatment, with medications such as azelaic acid and metronidazole, is aimed at relieving the symptoms.
Oral antibiotics like doxycycline are sometimes used to treat more serious rosacea while severe cases are treated with more powerful medications such as isotretinoin. Long-term treatment with anti-inflammatory medications may also be necessary to prevent or delay flare ups. Some doctors also use laser therapy to constrict the enlarged blood vessels and thus improve skin appearance.
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