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Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face, causing episodes of redness and a warm or painful feeling. It is not contagious and is not caused by poor hygiene.

Aziderm Cream

Azelaic Acid

20% 15g

Azelaic acid cream for acne vulgaris and rosacea. It works inside the pores to reduce the bacteria that cause spots.

From$25.00/ tubeView

Soolantra

Ivermectin

30g

Ivermectin cream for rosacea. It treats the condition by tackling the skin mites that often drive it.

From$23.40/ tubeView

Key points

  • Rosacea is more common in women and lighter-skinned people, though symptoms can be worse in men.
  • It most often appears in fair-skinned individuals between the ages of 30 and 50.
  • There is no cure, but treatment can help control symptoms; the condition can worsen if left untreated.

Medicines listed for Rosacea

The two products listed for rosacea are both topical creams applied to the face. Azelaic Acid is a topical acid used for rosacea, found in Aziderm Cream (20%). Ivermectin is an antiparasitic agent used for rosacea, found in Soolantra. Both are applied directly to affected areas of the face.

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