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A combination of ivermectin 1% cream and oral 40-mg doxycycline has the potential to be an effective therapy for some people with moderate to severe rosacea after the publication of results from a phase 3b/4 study examining the combination’s efficacy and safety compared to ivermectin as a monotherapy.

Sandra Marchese Johnson, M.D.

It's thought that rosacea affects about 10% of the population, but this estimation may not be completely accurate as the condition is often underdiagnosed – especially in individuals with darker skin types.

Sol-Gel announces updates to their drug pipeline and their goals for 2020, which include submitting multiple provisional patents and NDAs for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions.

Seemal R. Desai, M.D., FAAD

Rosacea is often underdetected and misdiagnosed in skin of color patients. This expert wants to increase dermatologists’ awareness of how rosacea might present differently in skin of color and how best to treat it without causing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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Novel treatments for rosacea such as intradermal botulinum toxin-A and light therapies show promise, but more data is needed to prove their efficacy and safety in this patient population, says a recent paper.

Diane S. Berson, M.D.

Key developments among new and emerging treatments for acne and rosacea include a novel oral agent and a novel topical agent, as well as new formulations of existing products, says Diane S. Berson, M.D. in her presentation at AAD.

Rosacea is a common skin condition that often manifests as redness and flushing, as well as pimples and pustules on the face. Some patients may have evidence of dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin (telangiectasia) or thickening of the skin, especially around the nose (rhinophyma). 

A Dose of Precision

Oracea® 40-mg Capsules are the only FDA-approved oral formulation to treat the inflammatory lesions of rosacea. Oracea® 40-mg Capsules are precisely formulated with a uniquely designed release system, providing an immediate and delayed, non-antibiotic dose for anti-inflammatory control throughout the day.

Because rosacea is an inflammatory disease there is scientific rationale for a possible association between it and other inflammatory diseases. A recent study demonstrates that rosacea patients have a greater percentage of gastrointestinal disorders than do controls and should be evaluated further if they present with GI symptoms. In such cases a systematic approach to the treatment of both conditions may be warranted.

A revised and updated set of criteria and treatment recommendations establishes a phenotype approach to diagnosing and classifying rosacea. This approach marks a transition from treating rosacea patients according to subtype. Global representation may identify research needed to determine whether rosacea is a global condition.