Rosacea News November 2013

1. Topical Kanuka Honey as a Rosacea Treatment

 

A research letter published recently in Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies has detailed some very early investigations into whether topical kanuka honey might be suitable as a treatment for rosacea. The trial of topical kaunka honey was conducted on 10 patients who attend a doctor’s surgery in  Tauranga, New Zealand. Patients applied medical-grade kanuka honey […]

 

2. Anatabloc Cream helps moderate rosacea

 

We first heard about Anatabloc Cream (Antabine) a year ago when Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals listed a clinical trial to assess the safety and effects of Anatabine in the appearance of rosacea symptoms. Now the clinical trial results have been written up in an article in Case Reports in Dermatology. The results are modest, but encouraging […]

 

3. DRM02 (topical kinase inhibitor) for lesions of Rosacea

 

A new topical, being called DRM02 has been listed at ClinicalTrials as being investigated as safe and effective for the lesions of rosacea. ClinicalTrials is one way that rosacea sufferers find out about new potential treatments that are undergoing early clinical trials. What is DRM02? I know that each time I see a new trial […]

 

4. Syndets and Lipid Free Cleansers, What Are They? Do They Work?

 

You may have come across the term Syndet or `Lipid Free Cleanser’ when researching mild cleansers. What are they, and am I missing something by not having them in my daily regime? What is a Syndet? Well the term means `Synthetic Detergent’ and is an attempt to create a cleanser that is suitable for the […]

 

5. Demodex Bacteria and Low Sebum in PPR Sufferers

 

One more baby step in the quest to describe what role demodex mites might or might not play in how rosacea progresses as disease. This latest paper tells us that in those rosacea sufferers who have a reaction to 2 proteins isolated from demodex related bacteria, you will also likely find low levels of sebum. […]

 

6. Topical Nurofen Gel (Ibuprofen) for facial flushing

 

Some interesting recently published research suggests that a topical ibuprofen gel, such as found in Nurofen Gel, is capable of limiting a facial flush. Research undertaken by Professor Peter Drummond has recorded preliminary results that show that applying ibuprofen gel stopped the increase in blood flow to the face that results from exercise or embarrassment. […]

 

7. Report adverse reactions to Mirvaso to the FDA and Galderma

 

The reaction online by new users of Mirvaso, you would have to say, has not been good. The reports of rebound flushing, that is; worse flushing after using Mirvaso compared to before, far outweigh happy users. From those users who have posted online at the various Mirvaso threads, the trend for adverse reactions appears to be […]

 

8. Why are drugs so much cheaper from Pharmacies in Canada?

 

The topic of ordering cheap prescriptions from Canada comes up every now and then on rosacea bulletin boards. The price difference over the border is enough to make anyone paying full price scream. So what is the reason for this price difference, and is it worth trying to source prescriptions from a country that you […]

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

The Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is a great choice as a moisturizer for your rosacea skin.

For more info see: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream User Reviews

Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar

So the Cetaphil range from Galderma features well in the list of products that are mild and targetted at rosacea.

What do you think? Is this bar good enough for you? It is low lather, does that bother you?

This cleansing bar should be one of the mildest non-soap cleansers that you can try.

For more information see: Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar User Reviews

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Have you ever tried to find a really gentle cleanser to look after your rosacea skin? It can be a challenge to find something that is mild and gentle, doesn’t make your rosacea worse, and also removes the grit and grime of a day outside.

One option you ought to try is the Lipid Free Cleanser made by Cetaphil – Gentle Skin Cleanser. It doesn’t lather and may not be the best at removing makeup, but it will leave a moisturizing film on your skin afterwards.

For more info, have a read of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser User Reviews

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9. Finacea Coupon, Save $30 per Prescription

 

Bayer HealthCare, the makers of Finacea, are highlighting a new Finacea Coupon   Who is Bayer HealthCare? At the beginning of 2012 Intendis changed its name to Bayer HealthCare, 5 years after being acquired by Bayer through their purchase of Shering AG. Got that? Well it really just means that Bayer are the makers of Finacea, […]

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Rosacea News October 2013

1. Book Review: Acne and Rosacea: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

 

Author: David J. Goldberg, Alexander Berlin Publication Date: December 31, 2011 Hardcover: 128 pages Review Date: October 2013 Available at: amazon.com Who is the book for? Officially this book “will appeal to dermatologists in practice and training, to plastic surgeons, general physicians and to all healthcare personnel working in the administration of phototherapy and laser […]

 

2. A Papule is a Gravestone for a Dead Demodex!

 

One of the foremost rosacea researchers, Dr. Frank Powell drops a wonderful bombshell in a recent DermatologyTimes piece. Research suggests rosacea subtypes may be different conditions … here could be breach of the follicular wall. Initially, the mites are tolerated, possibly by innate or induced immune tolerance (Forton FM. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012;26(1):19-28),” […]

 

3. Rosacea Subtypes, How are they related?

 

So we all know the official rosacea subtypes right  ? Erythematotelangiectatic, Papulopustular, Phymatous and Ocular rosacea (Lets ignore neurogenic rosacea for now). Well, are these 4 sub types related, and in what way? Will rosacea progress in severity and can your rosacea proceed between subtypes? If we are in a question asking mood, then why […]

 

4. Mirvaso Mirror App, Galderma goes mobile

 

Galderma today have  launched an iPhone app called Mirvaso Mirror. This app is a promotional vehicle for Galderma, aiming to engage users of Mirvaso, especially those who have an iPhone. Following in the steps of Bayer HealthCare, who publish the Rosacea App and Rosacea Concierge, Galderma is hoping to generate interest in Mirvaso. If the […]

 

5. Alternative Rosacea Therapies – What Botanicals Work?

 

Why do rosacea sufferers want alternative or natural therapies? Despite the availability of several types of topical, systemic and laser therapies, and many years of research into rosacea, why is there so much ongoing interest in alternative and natural therapies ? The writers of this 2011 paper think that this is a good question, and […]

6. Mirvaso Rebound Flushing makes the news

 

In a followup article on François Fournier, the head of Galderma USA, the Dallas Forth Worth Daily raises the topic of rebound flushing from Mirvaso. Whilst only quoting one online forum posting, the author Bradford Pearson highlights what he calls the mixed response to the newly released topical Mirvaso. Indeed it is a question that […]

 

7. Rosacea Concierge from Bayer HealthCare

 

With a tag line of `Your Partner in Rosacea Care’, Bayer HealthCare, are highlighting a new service they call Rosacea Concierge. What is Rosacea Concierge? It seems that the main benefit of the Rosacea Concierge service, apart from a Finacea Coupon (that you can download for free independently) is `a 24-hour telephone access to nurses […]

 

8. Mirvaso to be a $100 million drug for Galderma

 

A revealing interview with the Galderma USA President Francois Fournier has just been published by the Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Daily. This publication, `D HEALTHCARE Daily’ takes a keen interest in Galderma as the company’s US headquarters are in Forth Worth, TX. In the interview Fournier gives some interesting insights into the research and development […]

 

9. Finacea Coupon, Save $30 per Prescription

 

Bayer HealthCare, the makers of Finacea, are highlighting a new Finacea Coupon   Who is Bayer HealthCare? At the beginning of 2012 Intendis changed its name to Bayer HealthCare, 5 years after being acquired by Bayer through their purchase of Shering AG. Got that? Well it really just means that Bayer are the makers of Finacea, […]

Do I apply Metrogel once or twice a day?

This is  an often asked question.

• Should I apply Metrogel once or twice day?
• Does Metrogel work better twice a day?
• Does Metroceam work better than Metrogel ?
• Does Metrolotion work better than Metrogel?

Well some research is suggesting that it actually doesn’t make any difference:  (lotion, cream, gel, generic equivalents, metrogel 1%, once per day, twice per day)

Metrogel, Metrolotion, Metrocream, Noritate, once and twice per day – all the same same !!

 

See Also

• Do BB Creams (Blemish Balm) Work for Rosacea?
• Finacea User Reviews
• Prosacea User Reviews
• Metrogel User Reviews
• Metrogel, Metrolotion, Metrocream, Noritate, once and twice per day – all the same same !!

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Mirvaso to be a $100 million drug for Galderma

A revealing interview with the Galderma USA President Francois Fournier has just been published by the Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Daily.

read more –> Mirvaso to be a $100 million drug for Galderma

Rosacea News September 2013

1. Mirvaso User Reviews

Written by David Pascoe on September 26, 2013 with 3 Comments

Mirvaso is so new that only a few rosacea sufferers have been able to try it. What are your chances of having a bad reaction ? How are users in the real world faring, and will the general population see the same level of benefits as the large number of Phase III trialists ? Well […]

2. Mirvaso Gel Coupon (Cost Reduction Card) now available

Written by David Pascoe on September 24, 2013 with 0 Comments

As is the case for many of the prescriptions targeted at rosacea, the manufacturers of Mirvaso have made available a Mirvaso Coupon program. Galderma calls their Mirvaso campaign the Mirvaso Cost Reduction Card. The tagline for the promotion is “Eligible insured patients MAY pay no more than $50 for each Mirvaso Topical Gel prescription”.   […]

3. American Acne & Rosacea Society, too close to Big Pharma ?

Written by David Pascoe on September 20, 2013 with 0 Comments

A really interesting post over at medpage TODAY is asking just what is the American Acne & Rosacea Society is up to, and asking the question are they too close to the bigPharma that they are funded by. We first learned of the existence of the AARS in 2006. Whilst it was puzzling as to […]

4. Mirvaso Patents to prohibit Generic Mirvaso

Written by David Pascoe on September 18, 2013 with 0 Comments

Galderma is claiming that the following patents protect their recently FDA Approved Brimonidine Gel known as Mirvaso. These patents are quoted in the Mirvaso Prescribing Information thus forming a public statement by Galderma to any would be competitors. Note one patent is for using Mirvaso to treat the broken blood vessels of rosacea (telangiectasis). This […]

5. North East US has the most Rosacea Sufferers

Written by David Pascoe on September 7, 2013 with 0 Comments

An interesting graph published on the NRS Blog shows that there is a high concentration of rosacea sufferers in the North East of the USA. The graph shows the residents of New England have the highest incidence of rosacea in the country. Puts a different spin on red states vs. blue states eh? The NRS […]

6. Treating Redness with Crolom (cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution, 4%)

Written by David Pascoe on September 5, 2013 with 0 Comments

A trial by a Dr. Di Nardo using mice has found that cromolyn sodium ophthalmic solution 4% is able to reduce skin redness. This small trial, which will be double blinded seeks to see whether the effect can be replicated in humans. A total of 10 patients will be given either the saline vehicle or […]

7. How much do Rosacea Prescriptions Really Cost?

Written by David Pascoe on September 3, 2013 with 12 Comments

You don’t have to read the online rosacea forums for very long to see the outrage at how much rosacea sufferers, especially in the US, pay for Rosacea Prescriptions. If you want to try Metrogel 1%, Oracea or Finacea what might you expect to pay? The answer is actually not straight forward. A lot will […]

8. Will I have a Bad Reaction to Mirvaso?

Written by David Pascoe on September 2, 2013 with 0 Comments

Now that Mirvaso has been officially approved by the FDA, the final clinical trial results quoted to the FDA have become available. The Mirvaso Prescribing Information contains some statistics relating to the number and type of adverse reactions that occurred during the clinical trials. So if you are prescribed Mirvaso, what are your chances that […]

Rosacea News April 2003

Xifaxan and SIBO Treatment of Rosacea

Another paper investigating the link between Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth and rosacea symptoms has recently been published. Many of the results in this 2013 letter to the editor of JAAD confirm early discoveries from the 2008 paper from Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. The earlier paper concluded that ; This study demonstrated that rosacea patients have a […]

Wanted SF: Asian Women with Redness for Translucent Treatment Powder

Biometrix are looking for trial participants in San Francisco. This trial is looking for Asian Women with facial redness, interested in trying a `mineral treatment pressed powder’. The powder is said to visibly reduce redness on application. See below for more details. Biometrix conduct possibly relevant trials each month, so you are in San Francisco […]

PreCision Dermatology Trialling PDI-320

A slightly obscure clinical trial has recently listed, related to treating the lesions and facial blood vessels of rosacea. The drug mentioned is PDI-320, and the party conducting the trial is Precision Dermatology. What is PDI-320? If you look closely at the exclusion criteria, you see that participants are not allowed to have  “previously failed […]

Sansrosa and Afrin Updates from Dr. Fowler & Dr. Webster

Skin and Allergy News is running an article dated this week based on some informal comments from Dr. Joseph F. Fowler Jr. and Dr. Guy W. Webster given recently at the Hawaii Dermatology Seminar sponsored by the Global Academy for Medical Education/Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF). These comments relate to two of the hottest topics […]

Indian Pharma may allow Generic Oracea

There is always a lot going on in the world of BigPharma. A recent court case in India suggests that the Indian Government will allow local manufacturers to produce generic versions of in-patent drugs that are simple derivatives of existing drugs. India’s law restricts pharmaceutical companies from obtaining new patents for small modifications to existing […]

Rosacea News May/June 2013

Proving Sansrosa works as well as users think

A slightly unusual trial has surfaced at ClinicalTrials. The Phase 3 trial for Sansrosa seeks to prove that patients’ satisfaction with Sansrosa matches being treated with the active gel. In short, the trial wants to prove that any improvement in facial redness perceived by the trial participant can be shown to be because of Sansrosa. […]

New Demodex Treatment: MooGoo Demodectic Rosacea Powder

Came across an interesting looking new product from MooGoo – Demodectic Rosacea Powder, that appears to be available to order. The product is an innovative approach to try to eliminate demodex mites by making the surface of the skin an environment where the mites cannot survive. If this demodex-hostile environment can indeed be achieved whilst […]

Acne Bacteria causes Chronic Lower Back Pain

Seems like a solid result, showing that in patients with `slipped discs’ (prolapsed is a better term) can benefit from antibiotic therapy to eliminate Propionibacterium acnes. This bacteria is known to play a role in acne and is now believed to have a role in the inflammation of chronic lower back pain. Participants in these […]

Patent: Rapamycin / Sirolimus to treat Telangiectasia

There are very few existing rosacea treatments for the broken blood vessels and general red face of rosacea. Historically laser and IPL are the only proven treatments for this rosacea subtype. In the last couple of years rosacea sufferers have been encouraged by the development of 2 new drugs that could help treat these symptoms […]

Solodyn with and without Finacea

A recent study has highlighted the benefits of the combination therapy of Solodyn and Finacea. Solodyn is one of the lesser known systemic rosacea treatments. What is Solodyn? Solodyn is an extended-release, low dosage of Minocycline, a member of the tetracycline family. Solodyn is available in 8 strengths. Yes that is right you can get […]

Rosacea News July 2013

1. Bionect improves Rosacea Symptoms

A recent paper in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology suggests that Bionect may be helpful for the symptoms of rosacea. The study found that after 4 weeks the burning or stinging and dryness of rosacea was much improved, while papules and redness were also improved. What is Bionect? Bionect is a prescription only cream, […]

2. Sansrosa looks to be marketed as Mirvaso

Thanks to a post from Barbara, we have learnt that a member of a German support forum for rosacea, that Galderma may be planning to market Sansrosa as Mirvaso. It is pretty brief but here is what we know so far. Re: New form of therapy! by Mary »Wednesday 27 July 2013, 08:56 Hello, I […]

3. SIG990 Gains IND Status for Rosacea Redness and Lesions

Previously known as Signum Biosciences, Signum Dermalogix has announced today that the FDA has granted them IND Status for the Isoprenylcysteine Analog known as SIG990. Investigational New Drug status means that the FDA believes that the molecule is safe enough to commence clinical trials. This means that SIG990 is moving into Phase I of is […]

4. Promiseb now available as Scalp Wash

The nonsteroidal prescription Promiseb is now available as a Scalp Wash. Available only as part of `Promiseb Complete’, Promiseb Plus Scalp Wash is said to have “earned favorable ratings from patients for Helping with the appearance of dandruff and scalp redness” What is Promiseb? Promiseb Cream is a FDA-cleared medical device and has no active […]

Rosacea News August 2013

1. Mirvaso Before and After Pictures

What sort of benefit might you expect from using Mirvaso to treat your rosacea redness? Well, Galderma has made available some publicity photographs that show before and after photographs from the Mirvaso Clinical Trials       Quite impressive, don’t you think ?   Related Articles Mirvaso (Sansrosa, Brimonidine) Approved for Rosacea Redness Mirvaso Ingredients […]

2. Skinova helps rosacea with Ultrasound Skin Treatments at home

A recently published paper introduces us to a new form of at-home therapy based on high frequency ultrasound. The Skinova treatment using sound waves at a very high frequency of 10 MHz. This allows treatments to a depth of around 0.3cm. At this depth we are told that “the effect is mainly concentrated on the […]

3. Mirvaso Ingredients

The just approved Mirvaso is a milestone in the long development and approval process. Rosacea sufferers have watched this drug since as early as 2004 when patents started emerging. Now that Mirvaso has been officially approved by the FDA more information about the final formulation has emerged. From the Mirvaso Prescribing Information we can see […]

4. Mirvaso Ingredients

The just approved Mirvaso is a milestone in the long development and approval process. Rosacea sufferers have watched this drug since as early as 2004 when patents started emerging. Now that Mirvaso has been officially approved by the FDA more information about the final formulation has emerged. From the Mirvaso Prescribing Information we can see […]

5. Mirvaso (Sansrosa, Brimonidine) Approved for Rosacea Redness

News today that Galderma has succeeded in gaining FDA Approval for Mirvaso – the brand name chosen for the product that during development was known as Sansrosa, CD07805/47 and Col-118. The Brimonidine Tartrate 0.33% Topical Gel is expected to be available as soon as next month. Great news that approval has been granted after so […]

6. Step backwards for Generic Oracea. Invalid patents are back

For those following the saga of the possible availability of Generic Oracea in the future, another twist today. Two of the patents that were previously ruled invalid and thus unable to protect Galderma’s product, have now been ruled no longer invalid. This legal ruling will no doubt embolden Galderma that their profitable product Oracea can […]

7. Patent: Combining Sansrosa and Finacea

Galderma is staking out its claim on potential rosacea topicals with another patent being published. This patent details potential topicals that are combinations of the active ingredients in Sansrosa and Finacea, namely Brimonidine Tartrate and Azelaic Acid. The touted benefits from combining the two actives is a reduction in rebound redness and a greater tolerance […]

8. Generic Oracea one step closer, Lupin gets Tentative FDA Approval

News today that Lupin has been granted tentative approval by the FDA to product a generic version of Oracea. We learn in 2010 that Lupin had filed an abbreviated new drug application to make generic Oracea. Lupin Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai India,  is a company specialising in the production of generic medicines. It has been […]

Sansrosa is now known as Mirvaso

Sansrosa is dead, long live the king, now known as Mirvaso.

News today that Galderma has succeeded in gaining FDA Approval for Mirvaso – the brand name chosen for the product that during development was known as Sansrosa, CD07805/47 and Col-118.

It is no longer called Sansrosa – it it called MIRVASO !!

The Brimonidine Tartrate 0.33% Topical Gel is expected to be available as soon as next month.

Read more about Mirvaso.

Related Articles

• Sansrosa looks to be marketed as Mirvaso
• Mirvaso – Frequently Asked Questions
• Mirvaso Approved for Rosacea Redness

Mirvaso Approved for Rosacea Redness

Breaking !

News today that Galderma has succeeded in gaining FDA Approval for Mirvaso – the brand name chosen for the product that during development was known as Sansrosa, CD07805/47 and Col-118.

 

The Brimonidine Tartrate 0.33% Topical Gel is expected to be available as soon as next month.

Read more about Mirvaso.

Related Articles

• Sansrosa looks to be marketed as Mirvaso
• Mirvaso – Frequently Asked Questions
• Mirvaso Approved for Rosacea Redness

Your Best Rosacea Home Remedy

I have never really tried a home remedy. Perhaps you have ?

• Calamine Lotion
• Epsom Salts (Milk of Magnesia)
• How about Red Light Therapy at Home

It is possible to come up with a rosacea home remedy. Rosacea relief in your kitchen cupboard ? Sounds too good to be true …

• Do Naturopathic or Homeopathic treatments work for rosacea ?
• Lavender, Arnica, Aloe Vera, Tea Tree Oil, and Calendula ; do they work ?
• Forum:  Lavender Oil
• Jojoba Oil has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
• The Top Natural Rosacea Treatments
• So Does Acupuncture Work for Rosacea, or Not ?

How do you like, get rosacea

Well it is one of the first questions you often as - How Do You Get Rosacea? It is understandable that you think you did something wrong to bring on rosacea. Well it isn’t that simple. It is possible that you used something that has brought on the last stage that revealed as rosacea, but mostly it is just that genetics and environment conspire together.

For more info: How Do You Get Rosacea?

Rosacea Cream

What is the best Rosacea Cream?

If you are new to rosacea you might be hoping that rosacea will go away with just a quick treatment with some cream from the doctor.

Read on for more information:  What is the best Rosacea Cream?

Rosacea News September 2012

Scenesse Shows Promise for Acne

Scenesse has been tested as a treatment for acne, and the results are looking good. Before you get too excited, though, lets get all the disclaimers out of the way right up front … Clinuvel, the developers of Scenesse are not currently pursuing Scenesse as a treatment for acne The study presented was very small, …

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Demodex Mites

If you search for demodex using Google’s Scholar search, you will find over 8,000 papers that mention them.

Further if you search for demodex and rosacea you will get nearly 2,000 results. So there has been plenty of research into the topic.

Whilst a clear causal link between the …

The National Rosacea Society is 20 Years Old

A recent blog posting from the NRS has mentioned that this month the National Rosacea Society is 20 years old. NRS Celebrates 20 Years Thursday, September 6, 2012 …

DT: Sansrosa 0.5% Better than 0.18% Twice a Day

Dermatology Times today has an article that confirms some insights into the recent Phase II study into the safety and efficacy of different strengths of the Sansrosa Gel. The article adds some personal insights into the trial from the principal investigator, Dr. Joseph Fowler MD. This is not the most recent news as Rosacea News highlighted some of these Phase II results back in …

Redless Specific Serum from Integral Dermo Correction

A just published paper eludes to a new redness reducing cosmeceutical. The product is referred to as 100RXED2025, but it looks likely that the …

Rosacea News August 2012

1. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCg) from Green Tea Shrinks Skin Cancers

An article today in the Daily Mail highlights some research into the actions of an extract from Green Tea on skin cancer tumours. Interestingly the same benefit would not be …

2. Rossoseq for the Redness of Rosacea

A new product known as Rossoseq is to be trialled as a treatment for the redness of rosacea. The trial is sponsored by a company calling itself PBB Entrepreneur Ltd. and seems to be based in Germany. 60 people are to be enrolled in the trial, which is due to be completed by October 2012. The trial sites are 4 cities in Germany: Bochum, Duelman, …

3. Comparing Sansrosa to Finacea for Redness

Galderma are surely confirming that the development of Sansrosa 0.5% Gel (CD07805/47) is nearing completion, with the posting of a proposed comparison trial with Finacea. The trial NCT01659853 will compare how effective Sansrosa is compared …

4. Evening Standard: Avoiding Facial Redness

The London Evening Standard has a Health & Beauty article today highlightinghow to relieve a red face. Dispelling the myth of a peaches and cream complexion, but staying with a fruit similie by calling it `Strawberries’ & Cream, Leah Hardy highlights the following possible ways to relieve a red face; La Roche Posay Anthelios Extreme …

5. T4O Pads (Terpinen-4-ol) for Ocular Demodex

An interesting new product that contains the main active ingredient from Tea Tree Oil has emerged in a new clinical trial listing.

The trial titled Demodex Blepharitis Treatment Study, is sponsored by a company called Tissue Tech Inc. …

Rosacea News July 2012

Metronidazole Gel 2% Good for Acne

Acne seems to have a lot of available treatments. Certainly compared to rosacea, acne has a bigger array of possible treatments that have been proven to be viable treatments. One of the interesting things about rosacea is that even though it can look like acne for some, generally it cannot be treated by otherwise helpful acne treatments. Rosacea sufferers with sensitive skin may well …

Just Diagnosed: JAMA Rosacea Patient Page

The Journal of the American Medical Association have released a free Rosacea Patient Page in their June 2012 edition. The JAMA have made this page available for free. This may prove useful for those who are wondering if they have rosacea and those looking for a confirmation of their symptoms. The illustration shows the full gamut of rosacea symptoms: dry, red, irritated eyes, …

Ocular Rosacea Diagnostic Test One Step Closer

In the last couple of years research has emerged that could lead to a diagnostic test for ocular rosacea. There is currently no physical test that can definitively …

More Demodex Dreaming: Mites are the Chicken?

The NRS recently highlighted a paper speculating that demodex mites are the missing link in papulopustular rosacea, or as they characterised the mites are the “chicken coming first …

Aczone Fails to Impress for Rosacea

We don’t often get to see the actual results from clinical trials. Companies are happy to receive publicity for their research and development programs, especially if a new product looks promising. If things don’t go we during clinical trials, though, it …

Using a Hair Dryer to Pre-Flush before Pulse Dye Laser Treatment

This paper is promoting the use of a pre-flush to improve the outcome of Pulse Dye Laser (PDL)Rosacea Treatments. The authors suggest that by increasing the number of …

Novartis Must Drop Fougera’s Generic Metrogel

In May this year we learnt that Novartis would be buying Fougera Pharmaceuticals . One of the products that would come over to Novartis through this deal would be …

Does Finacea improve ND: YAG Laser Treatments?

Intendis, the makers of Finacea are to trial the combination of ND:Yag laser treatment with and without the addition of Finacea during treatment. As the study will be a spilt face trial, researchers will be able to show that the addition of Finacea does, or does not make a difference to the outcome of the laser treatment. The study wills assess acneiform lesions, …

Combine Brimonidine and Oxymetazoline, Why Not?

There is plenty of interest in two molecules that are in development to treat the redness and flushing of rosacea. Both Brimonidine and Oxymetazoline have been the subject of a lot of research and development efforts in the last 3-4 years. One of the ways that rosacea sufferers learn about progress in the state of the art of rosacea research such as new …