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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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rosacea
by Jakied, Jun 09, 2007 12:00AM
Hello dr,
I have a q about rosacea, specifically HOW TO MAKE IT GO AWAY.
I am a male 53, yo. don't drink alcohol or smoke. I drink lots of water and take tetracyclein once a day. Is there a more effective antibiotic? I would say my case is mild but it drives me crazy. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
many thanks
I have a q about rosacea, specifically HOW TO MAKE IT GO AWAY.
I am a male 53, yo. don't drink alcohol or smoke. I drink lots of water and take tetracyclein once a day. Is there a more effective antibiotic? I would say my case is mild but it drives me crazy. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
many thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 10, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 10, 2007 12:00AM
There are many things that can be managed or suppressed but cannot be made to go away once and for all. Rosacea is one of them. I wonder whether much or all of what you have is redness and superficial red blood vessels. If that's the case, you might want to look into laser and laser-like treatments, since antibiotics help pimples do very little for the appearance aspect of rosacea but lasers do a lot and might make you much happier.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)
by robin4, Jun 18, 2007 12:00AM
To: anyone
how can i keep rosacea in control,is it any kind of cream i can used on my face,i been to doctor and nothing seem to work,
by ms.dew, Jun 26, 2007 12:00AM
i try natural oils in dealing with rosacea. they don't irritate my skin and are easily absorbed. try www.skinoriginal.com, they can help.
