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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: Best product for tiny pimples from mild rosacea?

I have mild rosacea. What would be the best product to use on my forehead to get rid of tiny pimples/bumps? I have tried metrogel, hydrocortisone, oral medicine, various gentle cleansers (twice a day). They work for other parts of my face, but my forehead always has these tiny red bumps/pimples.


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
4 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

    I am not sure if your oral medication was an antibiotic. If not, you might ask your dermatologist to try Doxycycline.

   Also, be sure your hair is worn off your face. The chemicals which might be in your hair such as hair spray, shampoo detritus etc. , may be causing this problem.

    Finacea also has been used successfully  for Rosacea as has Nicomide, both oral and topically.

    Make sure you avoid the trigger factors. You might join the National Rosacea Society for more advice.

   We discussed Rosacea on our www.blogtalkradio.com show of March 12.

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