Treatments

Rosacea Treatments

There is no cure for rosacea, but treatment can control symptoms, depending on the severity of your symptoms and tolerance for certain medications. Potential treatments include:

• Daily sunscreen use
• Antibiotic cream
• Oral antibiotics
• Other prescription medication
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Laser therapy
• Electrosurgery
• Lifestyle changes: Tracking and avoiding triggers, such as:
  • Excessive sun exposure
  • Temperature extremes
  • Certain foods
  • Alcohol

Physicians typically begin by prescribing antibiotics, recommending diet and lifestyle changes such as staying out of the sun and not eating trigger foods.