rosacea
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| *avoid topical steroids | *avoid topical steroids | ||
| *inflammatory lesions may be Rx with low dose [[tetracyclines]], | *inflammatory lesions may be Rx with low dose [[tetracyclines]], | ||
| + | *topical ivermectin and encapsulated benzoyl peroxide appears to be better than topical metronidazole according to a 2026 study | ||
| *troublesome flushing may be helped by [[clonidine]] or [[betablockers]] | *troublesome flushing may be helped by [[clonidine]] or [[betablockers]] | ||
| *ocular rosacea is generally treated with oral antibiotics to prevent serious ocular complications: | *ocular rosacea is generally treated with oral antibiotics to prevent serious ocular complications: | ||
| *eg. oral [[azithromycin]] 1 g each week for 3 weeks every 3-4 months | *eg. oral [[azithromycin]] 1 g each week for 3 weeks every 3-4 months | ||
rosacea.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/02 03:20 by gary1