Treatment for rosacea is designed to keep rosacea under control . Treatment also prevents this condition from getting worse. If left untreated this condition can recure more often and possible become permanent. There is not a cure for rosacea. Treatment varies depending on the symptoms. Therefore, please make sure your dermatologists are aware of your symptoms. Please keep an accurate record of your symptoms. Oral antibiotics or pulsed dye laser therapy is recommended for symptoms which include red thin lines, flushing, and burning. Laser therapy is used when the oral antibiotics do not work.

Individuals with this type of rosacea need to avoid putting ointments on the face. Rosacea with symptoms of small pimples, flushing, and tiny red lines on cheeks may need antibiotic ointments. Individuals with this type of rosacea skin is not as sensitive. Isotretinoin and laser resurfacing is prescribed for phymatous. Phymatous symptoms are thick, bumpy skin and large pores. This most often affects the nose. However, can affect the chin, forehead, eyelids, and ears. Another symptom of rosacea affects the eyes. Eyes can become red, dry, and irritated. The eyelids may swell. You may have blurred vision in severe cases. Artificial tears, ointments, or antibiotic pills is usually the treatment for rosacea that affects the eyes (Ocular).

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