Rosacea

There is no permanent treatment for rosacea but doctors focus on controlling or managing the signs and symptoms. The individuals must take good care of their skin whether the prescription drugs or by taking laser therapy sessions.

The treatment duration may vary based on the types and intensity of the signs and symptoms. 

1. Home Remedies

Before consulting the dermatologist, people with rosacea may try to minimize its effect by applying natural products on the face such as

• Dilute vinegar cleansing: It is used to remove bacteria from the face.
• Take 1 part of a regular tablespoon of vinegar and  6 parts of water. 
• Mix them well.
• Soak this diluted white vinegar onto the skin. 

Vinegar acts as a natural disinfectant and decreases the yeasts and bacteria from the skin. Ever since vinegar may cause burning to the skin of some people so always take some sample tests before applying it to the skin.

• Green tea: It also reduces the inflammation of rosacea. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Soak the cotton balls in the green tea and apply it to your face daily.

2. Medications

Currently, new Prescription drugs for rosacea have been introduced to minimize its signs and symptoms. A dermatologist may prescribe the medications on the patient’s skin condition. Sometimes only oral antibiotics may be workable and sometimes to give the drugs in combination. 

 Rosacea medications are administered either orally or topically

•  Topical Drugs: Cream, gel or lotion is highly recommendable for mild to moderate rosacea such as:
•  Brimonidine (Mirvaso) 
•  Oxymetazoline (Rhofade) 

These topical agents constrict the prominent blood vessels on the skin and reduce redness.  Individuals may get results within 12 hours after use. To improve the skin, it applies on the skin regularly.

Other topical products give a moderate effect on the redness and also reduce the pimples of mild rosacea. These drugs include:

• Azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea)
• Metronidazole (Metrogel, Noritate, others) 
• Ivermectin (Soolantra)

When azelaic acid and metronidazole are prescribed to the patients in combination, it may result in noticeable improvements for two to six weeks.

• Oral Antibiotics: Dermatologists may prescribe oral antibiotics ranging from moderate to severe rosacea with blisters and pimples such as doxycycline (Oracea, others) 

• Oral Acne Medications: Oral acne drug is preferable for severe rosacea patients who do not respond to other therapies, a doctor may suggest Isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Claravis, others). It is considered an effective oral acne drug to clear up acne-like blisters of rosacea. 

Note: Do not take isotretinoin during pregnancy because of causing potential birth defects. It’s important not to use any medications without a doctor’s consultation

3. Therapies

Laser therapy and other light-based therapies may suggest to the patients to lessen the redness or visible blood vessels. These therapies require repeated session to maintain the improvised skin.

In case you exhibit any concerning signs and symptoms of rosacea, consult a medical professional as soon as possible.