Although some practitioners do prescribe hydrocortisone cream for acute flares of rosacea, I prefer not to use it. In some instances, I have seen topical steroid-induced rosacea with long-term use of cortisone creams. I agree that antibiotics from the tetracycline family is useful... more
Hydrocortisone for Rosacea bumps?
My dermatologist recommended hydrocortisone 2.5% cream for rosacea bumps (+ a course of tetracycline). I've read that hydrocortisone should not be used for rosacea. What do you think?
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