This AAD Poster discussion session introduces the possibility of treating rosacea with Solaraze Gel. This topical has not been officially approved for use in rosacea, so be sure to get the close support of your doctor when emarking on this off-label regime.
Photographic results of the use of diclofenac sodium 3% topical gel in the treatment of rosacea
Joseph Bikowski, MD, Ohio State University, Sewickley, PA, United States
Rosacea, a common vascular chronic disorder of the central area of the face, is more prevalent among fair-skinned, fair-haired individuals, although it can affect darker skinned people. Papules and pustules erupt on an erythemic background and telangiectases commonly occur with rosacea.
If left untreated, severe and disfiguring phytomatous changes, most often rhinophyma, may result. This poster focuses on the physician’s and photographic assessments of a series of patients treated with diclofenac sodium 3% topical gel in rosacea qhs for up to 4 months. A skin care regimen including sunscreen, mild moisturizer, and nonsoap cleanser use was prescribed during therapy.
Author disclosure: Nothing disclosed at press time. Commercial support: None.
Poster Discussion Session P169, American Academy of Dermatology, 64th Annual Meeting, March 3-7 2006, San Francisco.
Supplement to Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, March 2006, Volume 54, Number 3.
Solaraze Warnings
The prescribing information for Solaraze lists some important warnings for its safe use.
Solaraze (diclofenac sodium) Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratoses (AK). Sun avoidance is indicated during therapy.
As with other NSAIDs, anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients without prior exposure to diclofenac. Diclofenac sodium should be given with caution to patients with the aspirin triad. In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions involved the skin, and included contact dermatitis, rash, dry skin and exfoliation. The majority of these reactions were mild to moderate, and resolved upon discontinuation of therapy. SOLARAZE® Gel should not be applied to open skin wounds, infections, or exfoliative dermatitis
Related Articles
- JAAD Poster Abstracts Online
- Wikipedia: Dicfofenac
- Wikipedia: Actinic Keratosis
- Solaraze Prescribing Information
5 comments ↓
My doctor has given me solaraze gel. I take atenolol-
50mg. Is okay then to use this gel on my face?
I have used Solaraze Gel Diclofenac Sodium-3% for a few days. Can I use a face cream as my face is very dry? I have used it 3 days now and noticed how my face is very dry. Also when I put it on it burns a little for an hour. Can I use make-up after I apply the (pea size amt.) on my face after it dries up?
Thank You
Please can anyone tell me if I can use my normal daily moisuring cream while using Solaraze diclofenac gel? I have been prescribed this for keratoses on forehead and under eye.
The chemist I bought Solaraze from said I can use it for rosacea as well as solar keratoses. Is that right?
I have used Solaraze gel now for a week. I have tried not to use moisturiser so as not to inhibit the properties of the gel, but my skin is so dry it is flaking. The pharmacist said it was Ok to use sunscreen and moisturiser, but when? Before the application of the gel? Or after? Also, should I be completey cleaning my face before the application of the gel? Common sense tells me that it must work better on a clean face, but doing so makes my skin even dryer still.
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