Papules & Pustules
The lumps and bumps of rosacea, more technically called the papules and pustules of rosacea are 2 of the most prominent features of rosacea sufferers. Giving rise to the inaccurate idea that rosacea is simply adult acne, the papules and pustules of rosacea are also the 2 symptoms of rosacea that can most commonly be treated. You can choose systemic and topical treatments to treat your rosacea papules and pustules. For more information see Oracea, Metrogel, Soolantra, Finacea and doxycycline.
Recent Rosacea Blog Posts
Galderma has announced that Epsolay has been approved by the FDA for treating rosacea. Epsolay is a proprietary cream formulation of benzoyl peroxide, 5%, designated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. In July 2021 Galderma announced an exclusive 5 year deal to market Epsolay in the US. The creators of Epsolay […]
The benzoyl peroxide based Epsolay is one step closer to becoming a new treatment for the papules and pustules of rosacea. Based on an active ingredient of 5% bezoyl peroxide, and encapsulating inside silica, the new cream has continued to be tested and now Phase 3 results have been published. So what do the Phase […]
This paper describes the case of a hairdresser that had bad allergic reactions to frangrances and chemicals encountered each day in her work environment. She presented to her doctor with rosacea like papules and pustules. Her treatment with Metrogrel, Soolantra and antibiotics was not successful. The symptoms were only resolved when exposure to the chemicals […]
A new treatment for the papules and pustules of rosacea has been given its product name. Publicity surrounding the trial of the new benzoyl peroxide based rosacea topical has mentioned that the product is to be called Epsolay. Previously Epsolay has been known as VERED, S5G4T-1 and DER 45 EV. It is encouraging that Epsolay has […]
Described in the official trial only as a “topical cream”, Sol-Gel are undergoing a Phase 3 trial for a product newly designated as S5G4T-1. What is S5G4T-1? (Now Epsolay) Although the clinical trial listing doesn’t provide any details about the components of S5G4T-1, their own web site reveals more information. Based on Sol-Gel’s product portfolio, it seems […]
