since there is some overlap between acne and rosacea some of the medications may be similar. acne and rosacea have in common several possible treatments including (but not limited to) oral antibiotics topical antibiotics sulfa-based face washes isotretinoin and many others. it is important to seek a physician's advice before using random over-the-counter acne medications since they can actually irritate skin that is prone to rosacea. overall rosacea skin tends to be more sensitive and easily irritated than that of common acne.
can acne medicine be used for rosacea?