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How Can Rosacea On The Nose And Cheeks Be Treated?

Hello, I have rosacea and have been using Metro cream for years and seemed to keep it in check. However recently, I have been having flare ups, large red spots which turn to white heads, on my nose and cheeks. My doctor prescribed Doxycycline monohydrate 100 mg. As soon as I stopped taking it started right back up. My doctor is out of the office until June so I ask you, is it ok to continue to take the Doxycycline for two more refils? Are there other drugs available? Thanks you, Christine S
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
There are many ways to keep rosacea under control. To keep rosacea under control, learn what your triggers are. Use a symptom diary to keep track.When you find a pattern to your rosacea flare-ups, changing habits and lifestyle can prevent problems.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Antibiotics are a common rosacea treatment. Antibiotics may help by easing swelling and inflammation and relieving the pimple-like skin problems you may have.
These include:
Clindamycin (Cleocin and ClindaMax)
Erythromycin (Erygel)
-Antibiotic Pills
-Avoid foods and drinks that cause rosacea: Alcohol,Spicy foods,Hot drinks,Hot foods (in temperature)
-Activities that cause rosacea:Exercise or heavy exertion,Hot baths or saunas
-Weather conditions that cause rosacea:
Hot weather,Cold weather,Humid weather,Wind
Sunlight
-Emotions that cause rosacea:
Stress or anxiety,Sudden change in emotion, like feeling embarrassed or bursting out laughing
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Rosacea On The Nose And Cheeks Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. There are many ways to keep rosacea under control. To keep rosacea under control, learn what your triggers are. Use a symptom diary to keep track.When you find a pattern to your rosacea flare-ups, changing habits and lifestyle can prevent problems. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Antibiotics are a common rosacea treatment. Antibiotics may help by easing swelling and inflammation and relieving the pimple-like skin problems you may have. These include: Clindamycin (Cleocin and ClindaMax) Erythromycin (Erygel) -Antibiotic Pills -Avoid foods and drinks that cause rosacea: Alcohol,Spicy foods,Hot drinks,Hot foods (in temperature) -Activities that cause rosacea:Exercise or heavy exertion,Hot baths or saunas -Weather conditions that cause rosacea: Hot weather,Cold weather,Humid weather,Wind Sunlight -Emotions that cause rosacea: Stress or anxiety,Sudden change in emotion, like feeling embarrassed or bursting out laughing Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!