Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that shows up on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. It’s most common in women between the ages of 30 and 40, and causes bouts of skin flushing. If it’s left untreated, rosacea can develop into permanent redness, spots, or visible blood vessels. Skin around the nose may become thicker after many years.

In some cases, you may experience dry eyes or crusts around the eyelashes, as well as inflamed eyelids. Rosacea can sometimes be confused with acne, contact dermatitis, or keratosis pilaris. We'd recommend speaking to a doctor as soon as you notice symptoms.

It’s important to manage the symptoms of rosacea before they get worse. Many people find they have ‘triggers’ for their symptoms, so take note of how your skin reacts to:

• Stress

• Intense exercise

• Cold temperatures or harsh winds

• Exposure to sunlight

• Alcohol and caffeine

• Dietary triggers such as spicy foods

• Hormonal changes like the menopause

In some cases, medications can make your symptoms worse. Blood pressure treatments such as ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers can make a difference, so you should always speak to a doctor.

While there’s no cure for rosacea, there are medications and other treatments to manage the symptoms. Nothing should stop you from living a healthy, happy life, so make sure you’re on top of how your skin reacts to triggers to find the best treatments.

Our Online Doctor service can recommend the best medications depending on your symptoms. You can also try the following to help manage your rosacea:

• Water-based makeup and alcohol-free cleansers can cover redness

• Sun protection such as SPF50 cream or sunhats to prevent sunburn

• Stress-related rosacea can be managed with sleep, exercise and a healthy diet

• Spots can be treated with creams, gels or oral antibiotics

In more severe cases, Rozex metronidazole creams or gels treat pustules and papules. You can also try Skinoren cream or Soolantra ivermectin cream.

If our online GPs think your case is more severe, we can prescribe oral antibiotics to use alongside creams and gels. These include erythromycin and oxytetracycline.

Rosacea affects around one in 10 people in the UK, so it’s more common than you might think. Feeling flushed or worrying about skin blemishes can have a damaging effect on our confidence. We may feel unable to interact in social situations or anxious and depressed.

At Pharmacy2U, we understand that rosacea goes far beyond the skin alone. That’s why we’re here to offer you fast and effective treatment without stress. Get started today.

Pharmacy2U delivers its online doctor service in partnership with trusted third-party providers to ensure high-quality care and service.

• HealthHero is responsible for the clinical and prescribing aspects of the service. HealthHero Solutions Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (company number 03766413) with its registered office at 10 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 7PE. HealthHero is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, ensuring that all clinical services meet stringent healthcare standards.

• Prescriptions filled through our service will be dispensed by a pharmacy within the Pharmacy2U Group, which includes both Pharmacy2U Limited and Metabolic Healthcare Limited (MHL). The pharmacy responsible for dispensing and dispatching your medication will be clearly indicated on the dispensing label, ensuring transparency and accountability in the provision of your care.

• Metabolic Healthcare Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pharmacy2U Limited, registered in England and Wales (company number 09668487) with its registered address at Lumina Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, England, LS15 8GB. It is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) under registration number 9011437.

• Pharmacy2U Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with its registered address at Lumina Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, England, LS15 8GB. It is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) under registration number 9010146.

Metabolic Healthcare Limited (MHL) is a part of the Pharmacy2U Group, providing pharmacy services within the group. MHL operates under the trading name LloydsDirect, a registered pharmacy and a trusted brand in the UK for dispensing and dispatching prescribed medications. It is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) under registration number 9011437.