Topical Medications – Rosacea.Derm.Net.AU


Rosacea - Basics Acne Rosacea Ocular Rosacea Rosacea Symptoms Rosacea Stages Rosacea Causes and Pathogenesis Triggers Rosacea Treatment Skin Care Sunscreens Skin Function & Rosacea Emotional Factors / Psychological Study Also in this section: Metrogel Metrocream Rosacea Treatment :			Topical Medications Topical Metronidazole is available in gel, lotion & cream at 0.75% . It is part anti-inflammatory, part insecticide and part anti-bacterial Topical Noritate is 1% Metronidazole in a cream formulation. Topical Klaron (Sodium Sulfacetamide Lotion) Azelaic Acid (Azalex) The most common rosacea treatment approach is to combine a systemic rosacea treatment medication with a topical rosacea treatment medication for 4 to 8 months. Once the rosacea has been reigned in, topical rosacea treatment is used alone to (hopefully) maintain the results. Topical rosacea medications are applied to dry skin. You should wait 10-20 minutes after applying topical rosacea treatments before applying any further skin care. The topical rosacea medications do not usually make for a very elegant skin texture when used alone and should be followed by some form of appropriate rosacea skin care.