What You Need to Know About Rosacea

What options are available to control symptoms of rosacea—redness, bumps and lesions?

There are multiple treatment options available to control the symptoms of rosacea including both topical and oral medications. Topical medications to control the papules and pustules include metronidazole, azelaic acid, sodium sulfacetamide and erythromycin; oral medications include antibiotics such as tetracycline, minocycline and doxycycline. There is a new treatment available for the facial erythema and flushing associated with rosacea called brimonidine and is available as a topical gel applied daily. See the rest of our helpful info on the treatment and prevention of rosacea.