I have tried Metrogel/cream, Finacea, Doxycycline, Clindamycin, and topical Erythromycin for rosacea pimples/pustules, and each treatment eventually caused tingling and numbness in my hands and feet within a few weeks. In each case, this side effect became severe enough that I had to terminate treatment. Are there any other options for rosacea which are less likely to cause this side effect?
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Answer: What to do if multiple rosacea treatments have side effects
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