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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Medication for Ocular Rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 31, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 31, 1999 12:00AM
Don:
To be honest, I don't know of any topical treamtments for ocular rosacea. Oral antibiotics like tetracycline help, but it's uncommon in my experience for eye manifestations to be severe enough to warrant oral medication. If your ophthalmologist recommends eye drops for symptomatic relief, you can try those.
Best.
Dr. R
To be honest, I don't know of any topical treamtments for ocular rosacea. Oral antibiotics like tetracycline help, but it's uncommon in my experience for eye manifestations to be severe enough to warrant oral medication. If your ophthalmologist recommends eye drops for symptomatic relief, you can try those.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (2)
by Pam, Nov 14, 1999 12:00AM
I have been seeing a dermatologist or my rosacea for approximately two years now. My eyelids (upper
