Abstract | BACKGROUND: PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS: DISCUSSION:
Metronidazole in 0.75% strength lotion, cream, and gel and 1.0% metronidazole cream and gel are all efficacious in treating rosacea. Combination treatment with oral antibiotics at both antimicrobial and subantimicrobial doses is an efficacious means of treating rosacea. Maintenance treatment with topical metronidazole decreases relapses and allows for longer intervals between flares.
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Authors | Jennifer F Conde, Christopher B Yelverton, Rajesh Balkrishnan, Alan B Fleischer Jr, Steven R Feldman |
Journal | Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
(J Drugs Dermatol)
Vol. 6
Issue 5
Pg. 495-8
(May 2007)
ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17679183
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
- Dicarboxylic Acids
- Metronidazole
- azelaic acid
- Tetracycline
- Doxycycline
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Topics |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Dicarboxylic Acids
(administration & dosage)
- Doxycycline
(administration & dosage)
- Drug Administration Routes
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Humans
- Metronidazole
(administration & dosage)
- Rosacea
(drug therapy)
- Tetracycline
(administration & dosage)
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