Irritating cosmetics and facial products. Daily facial products such as soap, moisturizers, and sunscreen should be free of alcohol or other irritating ingredients. Moisturizers used along with topical medications should be applied very gently after the medication has dried. In addition, hair spray should be used properly. In addition, individuals with rosacea should practice good sun protection.
Dermatologists often recommend a combination of treatments, tailored to the individual patient.
Together, these treatments can stop the progression of rosacea and sometimes reverse some of its effects. Topical gels or creams, including metronidazole, benzoyl peroxide, and azeleic acid, may be prescribed by a dermatologist. A slight improvement can be seen in the first three to four weeks of use. Greater improvement is usually noticed in two months. Oral antibiotics, including tetracycline-derived medications, decrease the pimples and nodules and tend to produce faster results than topical medications.