Foamix to Trial Foaming Topical Minocycline (FMX103)

The prescription topical market for rosacea seems to be somewhat crowded. Sufferers have the choice of the metrogel family, finacea as well as the potential to try acne topicals such as retinoids. So far there hasn’t been a proven topical anti-biotic per se. Metrogel and Finacea have anti-inflammatory properties, but are not classified as anti-biotics. […]

Minocycline reduces Eyelid Bacteria

Effects of minocycline on the ocular flora of patients with acne rosacea or seborrheic blepharitis. Cornea. 2003 Aug;22(6):545-8. Ta CN, Shine WE, McCulley JP, Pandya A, Trattler W, Norbury JW. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75390, USA. PURPOSE: To assess the effect of minocycline on […]