--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "mmw21" <mmwils12@y...>
wrote:
>
>
> I have subtype I/pre-rosacea with blushing and flushing with all
the
> classic triggers but no papules or pustules. My blushing has
> significantly improved after ETS and IPL treatments but has since
> started to become more of a problem the longer I go without
further
> IPL treatments (I had 8). Should I be taking antibiotics even if
I
> don't have papules or pustules? Would they be of any help for
> flushing or blushing? If so which one? I am 24 years old.
Thanks.


Hello,

I would recommend taking Oracea -- Collagenex's new Periostat. Once
a day 40 mgs. Very few side effects and one of the better
preventive antibiotics that does not affect the stomach bacterial
flora.

Regards,

Geoffrey
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Dr. Geoffrey Nase
Ph.D. Neurovascular Physiologist
http://www.drnase.com
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