metrogel articles ↓

 

so just how does metrogel work ?

I have mentioned a few times in the past that the way that metrogel helps rosacea is unknown. This statement deserves some clarification. Actually the way that metronidazole works is well known. How the effect of metrogel leads to a benefit in rosacea, well, that is something worth exploring some more later on. You may wonder why there is so much emphasis on the metronidazole based products …

 

metrogel, metrolotion, metrocream, noritate, once and twice per day - all the same same

Despite quite a lot of activity in the marketing and development of the metronidazole treatments (lotion, cream, gel, generic equivalents, metrogel 1%, once per day, twice per day) this research suggests that the formulation and treatment frequency make little difference to the treatment outcome. So if you can tolerate one of the available formulations, there is likely marginal benefit from changing to another.Metronidazole …

 

using metrogel in between IPL treatments

Intermittent pulsed light therapy in combination with metronidazole 1% gel for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate rosacea: A pilot studyMichael Gold, MD, Gold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, TN, United StatesRosacea is a common dermatologic disorder characterized by the presence of facial erythema, visible blood vessels, and acneiform papules and pustules. With the face being …

 

adding `Licochalcone A’ to finacea and metrogel

`Licochalcone A’ is an extract from Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Inflata) and is an ingredient in Eucerin Redness Relief Daily Perfecting Lotion.

Compatibility of skin care formulations containing licochalcone A with commonly prescribed medications for rosacea

Teresa Weber, PhD, Beiersdorf Inc, Norwalk, CT, United States; Ronald Rizer, PhD, Thomas J, Stephens & Associates, Colorado Springs, CO, United States; Anette Buerger, PharmD, Andrea Schoelermann, MD, Beiersdorf AG, Hamburg, Germany

Rosacea …

 

Metrogel 1% roundup at AAD

Efficacy and safety of metronidazole gel 1% compared to azelaic acid 15% in the treatment of rosacea: A phase IIIB studyJohn Wolf, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesRosacea is a common, chronic dermatosis characterized by the presence of facial erythema, visible blood vessels, and papules and pustules. With the face being the predominant site of involvement, this disease …