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steriod rosacea
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commentary by Harvey Jay, MD
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Although pimples routinely respond to my pulsed light PhotoDerm treatments, there are other methods of treating pimples. Topical application (applied to the skin) of the following products can help or clear pimples:
  1. Metronidazole - present in Noritate, or Metro-cream, gel or lotion
  2. Clindamycin - present in Cleocin T lotion
  3. Erythromycin - present in Benzamycin gel (with Benzoyl Peroxide)
  4. Azelaic Acid - present in Azelex cream
Oral antibiotics, such as the following, can also help or clear pimples:
  1. Tetracycline
  2. Minocycline - such as Dynacin or Minocin
  3. Erythromycin
These oral or topical medications can take several weeks or months to have their maximum effect.

Note: 2 relatively new and very promising non-steroidal topical medications are available for treatment of rosacea; (Tacrolimus) Protopic .1% or .03% ointment and (Pimecrolimus) Elidel 1% cream. These products are similar, and are applied up to twice daily, they appear to work most effectively on the pimples (papules and pustules). Since they are relatively new, careful monitoring by your dermatologist is advised.