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What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by redness, inflammation and flushing. It’s sometimes referred to as Rosacea acne, however it does not have the characteristic blackheads or infected nodules that are symptomatic for acne.

Rosacea cannot be cured with however products and medications used to treat rosacea can be used to manage symptoms and reduce flare ups.

Check out our full catalogue Medications to treat Rosacea including anti-inflammatory pills and gels and antibiotics. You can purchase the correct Over the Counter (OTC) or prescription medication and have it delivered to your home address in the next 24 hours.

Rosacea is a condition causing reddening and sensitivity of the skin. There can be flushing as well and sometimes visible thread like blood vessels in the areas of the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.

There can also be some small red/inflamed papules which can become inflamed and pustular in severe cases.

Rosacea is different from acne and has different types of treatment.

Rosacea symptoms are brought on by triggers such as stress, heat, spicy food and alcohol unlike acne, rosacea also does not have the blackheads or infected nodules characteristic of acne.

There are 4 main types of rosacea:

Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (primarily causes flushing and visible blood vessels)
Papulopustular rosacea (associated with acne-like breakouts and redness)
Phymatous rosacea (associated with thickened skin and distorted nose shape)
Ocular rosacea (Can cause irritation or infection of the eyes)

Triggers for rosacea include:

Hot or cold weather
Sun exposure
Stress
Alcohol
Hot drinks
Exercise

There are no cures for rosacea, however there are treatment options for the symptoms which include:

Topical anti-inflammatory gels
Low dose antibiotics
Lifestyle changes to prevent rosacea flare-ups

Symptoms of rosacea

Symptoms of rosacea fluctuate depending on the subtype of rosacea and they often fluctuate between flare-ups and remission.

Common symptoms of rosacea include:

Facial redness resembling a sunburn across the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin
Thread like blood vessels (often called spider veins) visible under the skin
Red bumps (papules) and puss-filled pimples (pustules), that resemble acne but don’t produce blackheads or whiteheads
Skin thickening and bumpiness (especially in phymatous rosacea)
Eye irritation (especially in ocular rosacea)
Swelling and oedema around the eye (especially in ocular rosacea)

Medications for Acne Treatment

For treating acne, a combination of medications is needed to reduce symptoms and flare ups such as redness, inflammation and acne-like breakouts.

Topical treatments can be used to manage the redness and pimples associated with acne and rosacea such as:

Antibiotic creams such as benzoyl peroxide or Treclin or Aknemycine (which contains an antibiotic and tretinoin) can effectively help fight the bacteria causing acne.
Metronidazole creams that have anti-inflammatory effects and can reduce swelling, redness and acne-like bumps
Azelaic acid that also has anti-inflammatory effects such as redness and swelling while also treating pimples
Mirvaso like vasoconstrictors which reduce facial redness

Oral antibiotics can be used in moderate to severe rosacea cases and can reduce the number of pustules in rosacea or the level of inflammation. Oral medications for rosacea include:

Doxycycline – which has anti-inflammatory properties at low doses and helps to fight the bacteria causing acne.
Minocycline – which also has anti-inflammatory properties at low doses and helps to fight the bacteria causing acne.
Lymecycline – another antibiotics which can help reduce inflammation associated with rosacea and helps to fight the bacteria causing acne.

How to buy medications to treat rosacea online?

You can buy rosacea medications and medications for acne treatment, safely, reliably and easily at Med For Less and have them delivered to your home address in the next 24 hours.

What is the best medicine for rosacea?

The best medicine for rosacea varies depending on the type and severity of the symptoms. Treatment options are often tailored to a particular individual and their symptoms and can involve a combination of:

Topical treatments such as metronidazole, Mirvaso, Finacea and other rosacea medication cream can help reduce redness and swelling with its anti-inflammatory effects
Oral medications such as low-dose doxycycline , tetracycline and lymecycline can also act as an anti-inflammatory and clear up the redness and swelling
Lifestyle changes such as gentle skincare with fragrance free, non-irritant containing moisturisers (such as CeraVe Blemish Control cleansers), avoiding extremes of weather, spicy food and excess alcohol can also help in the management of rosacea.

Please consult with your dermatologist on what would be the best medicine for your individual rosacea symptoms.

What clears rosacea fast?

Clearing rosacea can be challenging as it is a chronic skin condition and requires time to manage rather than a quick one time fix. However there are medications to treat rosacea that can be used for rapid relief from specific symptoms such as redness, inflammation and the visible thread like blood vessels under the skin.

Topical vasoconstrictors such as Brimonidine gel (Mirvaso) or Oxymetazoline cream (Rhofade) can be used for quick redness relief, working within 30 minutes to a few hours and providing relief for up to 12 hours. These medications can be used successfully in the treatment of rosacea flare ups whereas the other anti-inflammatory and low dose antibiotics can be used to manage the condition long term.

What do dermatologists recommend for rosacea ?

Dermatologists usually recommend a combination of oral and topical treatments, lifestyle adjustments and sometimes advanced procedures to manage rosacea. The choice of treatments depends on the type and severity of rosacea.

Topical treatments such as Metronizaole, Mirvaso or azelaic acid can be used
Oral medication for acne treatment such as low dose doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline can also be used to lower inflammation.
For more severe cases, Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) light therapy or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) light therapy can be used to target and reduce blood vessels and persistent redness on the skin.
Other general skincare recommendations by dermatologists include gentle cleansers and moisturises, sun protection and avoiding known triggers such as spicy food, alcohol or extremes of weather.

What is the root cause of rosacea?

The exact root cause of rosacea is unknown but the main causes are a combination of genetic, environmental, immune system alterations and microbial factors.

People with a family history of Rosacea are more likely to develop the condition, although it can affect people from any background.

Abnormalities of blood vessels such as dysfunction or abnormal dilation which can lead to flushing, redness and visible blood vessels under the skin.

An overreactive innate immune system with a particular increase in the activity of one protein called cathelicidin which normally helps fight off infection but causes the inflammation, redness and swelling in rosacea due to its overactivity.

Triggers such as spicy food, alcohol, extremes of temperature, hot drinks and exercise can also be causes for Rosacea flare-ups.

What vitamin deficiency causes rosacea?

While there is no proven link between a vitamin deficiency and rosacea onset, the deficiencies of certain vitamins can excarbate rosacea symptoms. These important vitamins are:

Vitamin D – as it has an essential role in skin and immune system health
Vitamin B2 as its defiency has been linked to skin inflammation and redness
Vitamin B3 as it helps improve the skin barrier, reducing inflammation and redness
Vitamin B6 and B12 as their defincices can cause various skin issues such as inflammation and acne-like eruptions.
Vitamin C and A which both have roles in skin health, repair and as anti-inflammatories.

Please speak to your healthcare provider about your Vitamin and mineral supplementation and how that might be impacting your rosacea supplementation.

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