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- Choice of generic or customized formulas
Medications often prescribed for rosacea.
Table of Content:
What is rosacea? | Signs of rosacea | Causes | Rosacea Rx | Commonly prescribed medications | FAQ
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps—most often on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. It tends to flare in cycles, triggered by factors like heat, sunlight, spicy food, alcohol, and stress.
Though the exact cause is unknown, rosacea is not contagious and is more common in adults with fair skin. In some cases, it can affect the eyes or cause thickened skin around the nose. While there’s no cure, symptoms can be effectively managed with treatment.
Signs and symptoms of rosacea
Facial redness
Rosacea often causes lasting redness, especially in cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin
Visible blood vessels
Tiny blood vessels may become visible on the skin, commonly around the nose and cheeks
Flare-ups and triggers
Rosacea symptoms often flare up due to triggers like heat, spicy food, alcohol, or stress
Bumps and pimples
You may develop small red bumps or acne-like pimples that differ from regular acne
Inflammation
The affected skin areas might feel hot, tender, or like they’re burning or stinging.
Skin thickening
In some cases rosacea may cause thickened skin primarily on the nose (rhinophyma)
Causes of rosacea
Genetic predisposition
Demodex mites
Environmental and lifestyle triggers
Hormonal changes
Rosacea Rx
Through Miiskin, you can request a medication FDA-approved for rosacea or a customized formula, depending on your preference.
If you want a customized formula, select Foothills as your preferred pharmacy.
Your customized formula may contain one or more of the following ingredients:
- Ivermectin
- Azelaic acid
- Metronidazole
- Niacinamide
- Oxymetazoline HCl
Important Disclaimer: Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Commonly prescribed formulas tailored to your needs
Ivermectin + Metronidazole + Azelaic acid
Price: $48.99
Use: rosacea
Ivermectin + Niacinamide + Oxymetazoline HCL
Price: $48.99
Use: rosacea
Ivermectin +
Metronidazole
Price: $48.99
Use: rosacea
Ivermectin +
Oxymetazoline HCL
Price: $48.99
Use: rosacea
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Can I get a rosacea prescription online?
Yes. Through Miiskin, you can consult a dermatologist online about your rosacea symptoms and treatment options.
New consults are $59 and med refills are $39.
Can I do a consultation on behalf of my child?
Yes! Just select “Under 18” when asked to choose your skin concern.
How to get my rosacea treatment?
Your dermatologist can send your prescription to any pharmacy in the country. If you are interested in a customized formula with multiple ingredients, select Foothills as your preferred pharmacy.
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Evidence-based rosacea treatment
Some studies show that 76% of patients with papulopustular rosacea using ivermectin 1% cream once daily for 12 weeks saw a significant reduction in inflammatory lesions2 3.
Studies show that patients using metronidazole 0.75% gel twice daily experienced up to a 65% reduction in lesion count after 8 weeks4 5.
Studies show that azelaic acid 15% gel applied twice daily led to marked improvements in redness and pustules over a 12-week period6 7.
Studies show that 90% of patients with treatment-resistant rosacea who used low-dose isotretinoin achieved clear or almost clear skin after 4 months, with sustained remission in many cases8 9.
EXPLORE ARTICLES
References:
1https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29478264/
2https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6109029/
3https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305394287_Superior_Efficacy_with_Ivermectin_1_Cream_Compared_to_Metronidazole_075_Cream_Contributes_to_a_Better_Quality_of_Life_in_Patients_with_Severe_Papulopustular_Rosacea_A_Subanalysis_of_the_Randomized_Inv
4https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/189144
5https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13638401_Topical_Metronidazole_Maintains_Remissions_of_Rosacea
6https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/889449
7https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10723586_Efficacy_and_safety_of_azelaic_acid_15_gel_as_a_new_treatment_for_papulopustular_rosacea_Results_from_two_vehicle-controlled_randomized_phase_III_studies
8https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11052926/
9https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11052926/
10https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7932979/
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