Commonly Used Rosacea Terms
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Renova® – also known as Retin-A is used to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness and improving coloration. This can also be used to treat acne.
Retin-A® - whose generic name is tretinoin, is a topical Vitamin A acid.
Retinoids - a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A, which are taken orally. These drugs have been very successful in treating severe cases of ichthyosis. The two most common retinoids are Accutane (isotretinoin) and Soriatane (acetretin).
Retinol - (retinyl acetate, retinyl alcohol) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A and is found in many fruits and vegetables with an orange, yellow, or red color.
Rhinophyma - (rye-no-feye-muh) - Nasal bumps. When rosacea is not treated, some people develop bumps on the nose. As more bumps appear, the nose looks swollen. Alternative names: Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous
Roaccutane® - a brand of Isotretinoin, which is an alternative to oral antibiotics which is sometimes effective for severe outbreaks of papules and pustules.
Robimycin® - Oral antibiotic used to tr eat infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Erthromycin®, Eryc®, E.E.S.®, E-Mycin®, Erythrocin® (Oral), Pediamycin®, Ilosone®
Robitet® -an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyn®, Tetracycline, Achromycin V®, Sumycin®
Rosacea - Pronounced rose-ay-shah. A chronic inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids; it may cause redness, vascularity (increased prominence of the blood vessels), swelling or hyperplasia (increase in size of the tissue), or skin eruptions similar to acne. Alternative names: Acne rosacea
Rosacea Cream - by Zenmed is an all natural topical treatment containing manuka and other botanical extracts, essential oils and therapeutic ingredients
Rosacea Ltd IV™ - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured by Bass and Boney.
Rosecea - Common mis-spelling of rosacea
Rozex Gel® - also known as Metronidazole is used for the treatment of rosacea.
