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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Follow-up on Elidel for rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Follow-up on Elidel for rosacea
by SME800, May 20, 2008 02:43PM
Dr. Rockoff- Your answers are always very helpful. A follow-up to my last question: Is metonidzole (like MetroGel) effective in reducing the inflammation that causes discomfort in rosacea patients, or is it only effective in treating the bumps associated with rosacea? Also, is there any evidence to suggest that Elidel--in at least some patients--can aggravate rather than help with rosacea? I know its safer than steroids for rosacea, but wasn't sure if it could have steroid-induced rosacea-like effects (at least, in a minority of patients). Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 20, 2008 09:10PM
, May 20, 2008 09:10PMTo: SME800
Metronidazole should help the irritation as well as the bumps. Elidel is safer to use on rosacea patients than steroids are, but I believe it can aggravate rosacea sometimes. It would be best to try to get rid of the irritation with anti-rosacea medication.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
