there are more and more treatments available for rosacea. we often use antibiotics by mouth to help get it under control and then topical both metronidazole and sulfa-based topical preparations as well as topical azeleic acid. there are also in-office laser and intense pulsed light treatments that can be very helpful in making your skin smoother and to help control the rosacea. it is also important to try to minimize exposure to the triggers of rosacea. the primary triggers are alcohol extremes in temperature and spicy foods. each person may also have their own individual triggers that may cause a flare of the condition.
i have rosacea. i’ve applied metronidazole for years but am now covered with under-the-skin pus bumps. what can i do?