Galderma
CLICK HERE if you are a Healthcare Professional
Roll Over for Important Safety Information

SKIN CARE REGIMEN

Dealing with the physical and emotional impact of rosacea can be rough—but developing an effective skin care regimen is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. FIND THE RIGHT THERAPY
Your doctor will typically design and prescribe a treatment approach specifically for your skin type and symptoms. If topical treatment is advised in your case for the inflammatory lesions of rosacea, a great option is METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1% once daily or as recommended by your doctor. If needed, follow up with a fragrance-free and non-comedogenic moisturizer, like Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion, that won't clog pores or lead to breakouts. You can also ask about oral treatment as an option. ORACEA® (OR-AY-SHA) (doxycycline, USP) Capsule is the first and only FDA-approved oral prescription therapy for the treatment of the inflammatory lesions of rosacea. For more information about ORACEA®, visit oracea.com.

2. COMPLEMENT WITH CLEANSING
A consistent skin care routine is critical to prevent rosacea flare-ups. Start with a gentle or soap-less cleanser, like Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser. Be sure to ask your doctor which one is best for you. Lather up and rinse with lukewarm water first, then cool water. Avoid hot water. Pat your face dry with your softest cotton towel. Be careful not to rub your face with a wash cloth because it can irritate your skin.

3. IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS
To help manage your rosacea control, experts say you should try to avoid anything that causes flushing. What causes flare-ups in one person, may not be a problem for another. You will need to find out which triggers affect you and decide how to adjust your lifestyle to avoid them. Some common triggers reported by people with rosacea include:
  • Hot drinks
  • Spicy foods
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Stress
  • Alcohol
  • Citrus fruit
  • Sun exposure
It’s a great idea to keep a diary of your diet and activities to help identify exactly what triggers a flare-up. Talk to your dermatologist about how you can learn to identify and cope with your triggers, and determine if METROGEL® 1% is right for you. Use the DermFinder tool to locate a healthcare professional near you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea. The most common adverse reactions that have been reported with the topical use of METROGEL® 1% are sore throat/nasal congestion, upper respiratory tract infections, and headaches, as well as dryness, scaling, itching, and stinging. Transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea have also been reported with the topical use of metronidazole. Tell your doctor if you are using blood thinning drugs like coumarin or warfarin, because there is a risk of interaction with metronidazole. Do not use METROGEL® 1% if you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients in the gel. METROGEL® 1% is available by prescription only. Talk to your doctor to learn more about METROGEL® 1%.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.