ROSACEA

[jamiejackcorn]

My doctor recently put me on DOXYCYCL HYC 100MG because he suspects I have Rosacea. If I do have it, it's very minute. I have a few questions about Rosacea.

Will Rosacea ever go away on its own?
If left untreated will Rosacea hurt me?
Why is Rosacea such a big deal?

Please reply, I know very little on the subject.

[athletic4444]

From what I heard 50% of people just stop having rosacea though I don't know how long those people have it before it goes away. I have rosacea and finacea works very well for me. It ithces a little initially but thats it. I don't have rosacea pimples just redness so I'm guessing you do because of the antibiotic. Rosacea untreated will get slightly worse as the years go on (I think). But the key is to immediately stop triggers (hot showers, alcohol, etc). Rosacea can make your nose swell (rhino something) and form veins on your face. The redness isn't so nice either.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

While rosacea cannot be cured, it can be treated and controlled. A dermatologist, a medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin, often treats rosacea. Treatment goals are to control the condition and improve appearance.

Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms.

Doctors usually prescribe a topical antibiotic, such as metronidazole, that is applied directly to the affected skin.

For people with more severe cases, doctors often prescribe an oral (taken by mouth) antibiotic. Tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, and doxycycline are the most common antibiotics used to treat rosacea. Some people respond quickly, while others require long-term therapy.

Isotretinoin may be considered as a treatment option for all forms of severe or therapy-resistant rosacea.

Sunscreens, particularly those that protect against ultraviolet A and B light waves and have a sun-protecting factor (SPF) of 13 or higher, are recommended for all people with rosacea.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[Konadreamer]

I am a 43 year old male with primarily erythematous and papulopustular rosacea with a side of phymatous.  Prior to going on doxycycline 100mg, I did have occasional styes but those have resolved since beginning the doxy a year ago.  The biggest improvement has been in the dramatic reduction of the papulopustular lesions (Bless you, doxycycline).  As for getting rid of the telengectasia, I'm wondering what my options are there.  I did try 3 sessions of IPL with Levulan, but it really didn't do that much for me.  That was 4 years ago and the erythema has progressed since then.  Is PDL the state-of-the-art right now?  Also, I read in a science journal that a few years ago they discovered one of the mediators of inflammation in rosacea and were working on a related drug.  What is the latest in this regard?

Thanks,

Paul H.