Devices and topical agents for rosacea management

Cutis. 2014 Jul;94(1):21-5.

Abstract

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that predominantly affects facial skin in light-skinned individuals and can be divided into 4 subtypes. Patients can display signs of more than 1 subtype. Diffuse facial erythema is a common finding in rosacea patients and can lead to persistent erythema. Although there is no cure for rosacea, reduction of signs and symptoms can be achieved via various treatment modalities. This article reviews devices and topical agents currently available for the management of rosacea.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / administration & dosage
  • Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Intense Pulsed Light Therapy / methods
  • Lasers, Dye / therapeutic use*
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
  • Niacinamide / administration & dosage
  • Niacinamide / therapeutic use
  • Photochemotherapy / methods
  • Quality of Life
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • Rosacea / surgery*
  • Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitamin B Complex / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Sunscreening Agents
  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Niacinamide