Your taste in food, your medical history, the vitamins and other supplements you take—all of these have an impact on the extent to which your dermatologist can help you. That's why it's important to talk with him or her about your personal experience with rosacea. Mention all the things you have tried to treat the condition, what has worked for you, and what hasn't. Talk about your lifestyle, and any special concerns. And don't be reluctant to ask questions.
One good way to assure a productive dermatologist visit is to prepare your questions and comments ahead of time. Click on the blue text to complete:
- A 5-question rosacea symptom questionnaire to discuss with your dermatologist
- The rosacea triggers assessment tool
Bring both of them to your dermatologist to help ensure that you don’t forget to go over anything that might help him or her provide the best treatment.
Remember, your dermatologist ’s advice can only be tailored to your particular needs to the extent that you share them.
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Finacea is indicated for topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Although some reduction of erythema which was present in patients with papules and pustules of rosacea occurred in clinical studies, efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated.
Finacea is for dermatologic use only, and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Finacea is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to propylene glycol or any other component of the formulation. In clinical trials, sensations of burning/stinging/tingling occurred in 29% of patients, and itching in 11%, regardless of the relationship to therapy. Post-marketing safety - Skin: facial burning and irritation; Eyes: iridocyclitis on accidental exposure to the eye. There have been isolated reports of hypopigmentation after use of azelaic acid. Since azelaic acid has not been well studied in patients with a dark complexion, these patients should be monitored for early signs of hypopigmentation.
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