Rosacea Medications

Read about Medications for Rosacea presented in simple easy to understand language

Medications for Rosacea include the following
Topical antibiotics
Oral antibiotics
Systemic anti-acne agents
Cortisone creams
Azelaic acid (Finacea)

Topical Antibiotics: Includes metronidazole which is used to control the redness of the skin and also the pimples. This medicine is available in the form of gel or cream. Actually this medicine controls the remission of the rosacea. Side effects of this include Dry skin, burning of the skin and watering of the eyes.

Oral Antibiotics: Includes the medicines such as Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, and Doxycycline. If the rosacea is in the advance stage then the doctor may prescribe the above mentioned antibiotics. Side effects of this are sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, Diarrhea, burning sensation.

Systemic Anti-acne Agents: Includes the medicine isotretinoin. This medicine is preferred if the rosacea is therapy resistant. But this medicine give rise to certain strong side effects one such includes it can cause birth defects in pregnant women who take it. Other side effects of this include dryness of mouth, nose, headache, fatigue, thinning of hair etc.,

Cortisone Cream: This cream is used to decrease inflammation in the skin. Side effects of the includes thinning of the skin, acne like breakout etc.,

Azelaic acid: This medicine is used to kill the bacteria on the skin. But the side effects of this includes burning sensation, redness, skin irritation, peeling of the skin etc.,