Suggest Treatment For Severe Rosacea

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

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Question : Hi, I have very severe rosacea (spots and redness). I am 42. I have avoided going to my GP until now however I did so day as it is getting worse. I have cut out caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and hot food from my diet.

My GP would not refer me and instead has prescribed Lymeecycline once a day. He did not give me any other advice. I have now read about the side effects and I am very concerned about teeth discolouration. It is bad enough having a face covered in spots- not sure I could handle yellow teeth as well.

So I am wondering, is the Lymecyline likely to be effective for Rosacea as it does not mention this condition on the information leaflet and if the teeth discolouration is avoidable?

Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use Lymecycline

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Lymecycline in short course does not cause discoloration.
Take it for 15 days.
You must also use clindamycin gel in night and a sunscreen in morning.
Take Vitamin C and Vitamin E supplements.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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