Derm

Question 1

Types of Rosacea and treatments

Answer 1

1. Erythametotelangiectatic: Topical brimonidine gel (0.33%) BID, pulsed lasers
2. Papulopustular: Topical metronidazole (0.75% cream or gel BID or 1% daily), for severe: tetracycline 250 mg PO BID X 4-8 weeks, or doxycycline 50-100 mg PO BID X 4-12 weeks.
3. phymatous: isotretinoin, surgery
4. ocular: oral abx, optho