Worried I have topical steroid-induced rosacea

Rosacea can be treated with lasers, if you have steroid-induced then you need oral antibiotics or isotretinion without any topical creams for improvement.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Rosacea is
very complex and a tailored treatment program give the best results. This is
because there are many types of rosacea (telengtctatic or capillaries, flushing
and redness, acne like rosacea, ocular rosacea and even rhinophyma rosacea.) Like you said there is a variant that is seen be medical dermatologists called steroid induced rosacea. This can be diagnosed with a picture, if you would like to post one up. 

To add to the
complexity, everyone has different flare factors- Sunlight, stress, foods,
chemical irritants, creams, changes in temperature, alcohol. The list goes
on.

A detailed
history, together with a treatment tailored according to YOUR type of rosacea
will give the best results. As a guide, I use a combination of -

1. Lasers (
to treat redness, broken capillaries, rhinophyma, flushing)- best laser is the
V BEAM. IPL can be used, but usually not as effective

2. Creams -
anti inflammatory

3. Tablets
-anti - inflammatory and sometimes low dose Vitamin A.

4. For
females- Mineral make up is recommend, over make up that contains
parabens.

For the best
results, consult a dermatologist for both medical and laser treatment
options.

Kind regards

Dr Davin S.
Lim

Laser
Dermatologist

Brisbane,
Australia.