Rosacea Treatment
The treatment options in caring for rosacea tend to include measures that reduce the symptoms of rosacea while taking preventative steps towards future occurrences. These measures usually include a conjunction of topical skin care treatments and prescription drugs – often antibiotics.
The treatment regimen of rosacea is often similar to what may be used to treat extreme cases of acne. Medications that are applied topically with the aim of reducing redness and inflammation in the skin, such as topical ointments and creams are commonly employed. Other forms of medications which are commonly used to treat rosacea are taken orally.
These medications can include antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline. Other orally taken prescribed medications can be given, like Isotretinoin, which is a powerful drug that is used to treat acne.
While Isotretinoin is thought to be more effective as a rosacea treatment than common antibiotics, this drug is usually used with discretion, as it has been known to have some undesirable side effects and can cause complications in pregnancies when given to pregnant women.
Other Options
In cases where topical and oral solutions are ineffective or undesirable, treatments can be administered in the form of non-invasive laser, light, and electrosurgery. These methods aim to treat rosacea by constricting the blood vessels of the skin in the affected areas.
Other treatments to help aid in clearing up rosacea include anything to reduce stress, as stress is thought to be an underlying factor in rosacea outbreaks. Dietary modifications and supplements, proper rest and anything which helps to promote a generally healthy lifestyle are also thought to be helpful in clearing up occurrences of rosacea, as well as preventing further outbreaks.
In addition to clinical treatments, there is also a wide variety of holistic and alternative medicines that are said to relieve symptoms of rosacea as well as help prevent it. Alternative treatments which are thought to treat rosacea include:
- Oil of wild oregano
- Colloidal silver
- Witch hazel
- Facial massage
- Laurelwood
- Cucumber facial masks
While many people swear by alternative treatments, there has yet to be any official studies or evidence put forth by the established medical community to verify the effectiveness of such treatments. As the case goes in most medical situations, it is best to consult your health care physician or doctor before undergoing any alternative treatments, dietary modifications, dietary supplements or other treatments which could potentially have adverse effects on one’s health or concurrent treatments.
For the most part, rosacea is very treatable and has a high success rate of treatment for patients who seek medical help in treating their case of rosacea. Some treatments which work for one patient may not work for another. Your doctor may try several approaches in the event that one approach is ineffective. In most cases, improvement of symptoms do not become apparent for at least three weeks into the treatment regimen, so if results are not seen immediately, be patient and trust your medical professional.
