Does it make any difference if my rosacea medication is a gel, lotion or a cream?
” Whether you prefer a gel, lotion, or cream for your medication depends more on your underlying skin type than the fact that you have rosacea. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you will probably prefer a gel, like Metrogel or Azalex. Many male patients seem to prefer the gel. If your skin is more normal or combination, the lotion will probably be most compatible. If you are dry or over forty, the creams would be good choices for you. There is another topical antibiotic that works well called sulfacetamide. It also comes in lotion and creams forms. Oral Antibiotics for Rosacea “Why did my doctor prescribe oral antibiotics for my rosacea instead of a cream?” As part of your rosacea treatment, your doctor may have prescribed an oral antibiotic either continuously or intermittently during the course of the disease. Oral antibiotics help to decrease the acne-like pustules and pimples and decrease the inflammation that can cause swelling and redness. A common treatment approach with new
