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Can Sunscreen Lotion, Metronidazole Gel And Tacrolimus Ointment Heal Induced Rosacea?
Hi doctor I have used diprovate and elocon for 2years...nd now my skin become red and i get pimples very much..dat r red nd filled with pus..my doctor told me dat it is steriod induced rosacea..nd prescribed me a sunscream ,metronidazole gel and tacrolimus ointment...so tell me plz would ol these medicinea help me or nt..how much tym would it take to recover from this steriod induced rosacea..or it is gonna to be a permanent..
Hello and thank you for your question Yes, these medications are helpful and the condition should resolve. However it can take 8-12 months for the condition to resolve without treatment. With the treatments your doctor has recommended it should resolve sooner. Good luck to you.
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Can Sunscreen Lotion, Metronidazole Gel And Tacrolimus Ointment Heal Induced Rosacea?
Hello and thank you for your question Yes, these medications are helpful and the condition should resolve. However it can take 8-12 months for the condition to resolve without treatment. With the treatments your doctor has recommended it should resolve sooner. Good luck to you. Regards