Their has been much talk lately about using alpha adrenoceptor agonists as rosacea treatments because they show vasoconstrictor actions. Some examples are brimonidine, oxymetazoline, naphazoline, and others.
There are quite a few patents out there discussing these, and even testing some of them. Some of these patents have been mentioned before on the site.
Here are links to some of these patents.
- US20040242588
- US20050020600
- US20050165079
- US20050276830
- US20060171974
Compounds, formulations, and methods for treating or preventing rosacea
Compounds, formulations, and methods for treating or preventing rosacea
Methods of treating cutaneous flushing using selective alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Method and therapeutic/cosmetic topical compositions for the treatment of rosacea and skin erythema using a1-adrenoceptor agonists
Compounds, formulations, and methods for treating or preventing inflammatory skin disorders