Rosacea
Rosacea Treatment Plan
 
Week 1-4:  Doxycycline 50 once per day (Subtype 2)
                  Metrogel 1% topically once per day (Subtype 1)
Week 3:    Laser Vein Treatment for Telangectasias
Week 6:    Sciton BBL - Broad Band Light Treatment
Week 9:    Sciton BBL - Broad Band Light Treatment
Week 12:  Sciton BBL - Broad Band Light Treatment
 
Maintenance Treatments as needed with Sciton BBL
     Continue to use the Topical and Oral Medications
     Avoid Precipitating Factors like alcohol, hot spicy
        foods and heat (see Triggers below).
 

Avoid Triggers

  • After you have identified triggers that cause flare-ups, avoid these triggers to help reduce your symptoms.
  • Use sunscreen on your face every day. Avoid the midday sun, and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
  • Minimize stress in your life. Take care of yourself, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.
  • Stay cool on hot, humid days.
  • Limit consumption of alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks.
  • Stay as cool as possible when you exercise. Try to exercise for shorter, more frequent intervals, and do low-intensity workouts. In the summer, exercise during the cool morning hours.
  • Use a moisturizer during the winter to protect your face from dryness. Wear a scarf over your cheeks and nose to help protect your skin from the cold and wind.
  • Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas.
  • Use skin care products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that are abrasive or that irritate your skin.
  • Medications
     
    Metrogel 1% Gel, 0.75% Cream;  After washing apply a thin layer to affected areas once per day;  Gel:  60 gms,  Crm:  45 gms

     

    Finacea (Azelaic Acid)  15% Gel;  Wash and dry skin.  Message thin film gently into affected areas twice daily (AM & PM).  Wash hands after use.  May apply cosmetics after gel dries.

     

    Doxycycline 50 mg & 100 mg.  Take on empty stomach once per day with sufficient amount of fluids. 

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