Topical and oral therapeutic approach to rosacea

Yolanda R Helfrich; Lisa M Maier

doi:10.12788/j.sder.2016.029

Topical and oral therapeutic approach to rosacea

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2016 Jun;35(2):74-8. doi: 10.12788/j.sder.2016.029.

Authors

Yolanda R Helfrich¹, Lisa M Maier²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. yolanda@med.umich.edu.
² Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

PMID: 27416312
DOI: 10.12788/j.sder.2016.029

Abstract

Rosacea is an inflammatory condition of the skin, primarily affecting the central convexities of the face. Various topical and oral therapeutic approaches exist. Most have been developed to treat the papulopustular subtype of rosacea; however, other approaches can be used to treat the erythematotelangiectatic, ocular, and phymatous subtypes. This review provides a summary of available topical and oral approaches for the treatment of rosacea.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Oral
Brimonidine Tartrate / administration & dosage
Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
Dicarboxylic Acids / administration & dosage
Doxycycline / administration & dosage
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Ivermectin / administration & dosage
Metronidazole / administration & dosage
Rosacea / drug therapy*
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Dermatologic Agents
Dicarboxylic Acids
Metronidazole
Brimonidine Tartrate
Ivermectin
azelaic acid
Doxycycline