The little-known treatments that really help rosacea, tells DR ELLIE

My face is bright red, tight and itchy because of my rosacea. I’ve been prescribed Soolantra, which seems to be helping my redness, but the itchiness is worse. I also had a bad reaction when I used CeraVe. What can I do?Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Rosacea is a skin condition characterised by redness, flushing and spots. It can also make the face sensitive to touch and feel hot with a stinging sensation.Treatment options are fairly limited. However, many patients respond well to antibiotic tablets or creams. The condition is not usually caused by an infection, though, so it is not known why they often relieve symptoms. There is also brimonidine – a fairly new type of cream which reduces flushing.Soolantra is the brand name of an anti-parasite cream called ivermectin. It is more effective on spotty rosacea than the types that cause general redness and flushing. It is supposed to be applied daily for four months.If the ivermectin appears to be working then it might be worth combining it with...