Rosacea Topicals
Along with systemic treatments, topicals have long been the mainstay of gaining relief from rosacea symptoms. Best known rosacea topicals include Metrogel and Finacea. Other topicals such as sunscreens and cleansers and moisturizers are also an important part of a rosacea armament.
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 recently approved Zilxi, is a minocycline based topical treatment for the papules and pustules of rosacea. Zilxi contains 1.5% minocycline, in a foam formulation and is applied to the face once per day. How does Zilxi work? Officially the way that the topical minocycline formulation of Zilxi improves the papules and pustules of rosacea […]
The publicity around the launch for Zilxi, the new 1.5% topical minocycline based treatment for rosacea contains confirmation that the list price for a 30gm prescription will be $485. Now known as VYNE Therapeutics, the makers of Zilxi are preparing to make their recently FDA approved treatment for the papules and pustules of rosacea available […]
The FDA recently approved a new topical treatment for the papules and pustules of rosacea. This topical treatment contains 1.5% minocycline in a foam emulsion. The main claim to fame of a topical antibiotic is that it can deliver a higher dose of the active ingredient to the layers of skin, than taking a tablet. […]
This paper published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology details a clinical trial to prove that 3 products from LETI Pharma are able to reduce the redness of rosacea. The study was supported by LETI and trailed the use of their micellar water, cream and serum. Trial participants were blinded and not informed about the […]
