Stubborn Rosacea? Learn About the Options Available to You

At first, you just blushed more easily than others. These days, your rosacea is becoming more obvious and problematic, and you want to explore solutions.

You’re certainly not alone: More than 5% of the general population has rosacea, a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects the face.

You’ve also come to the right place. Our team at Vivida Dermatology just won GOLD in the 2025 Best of Las Vegas Awards for our excellent work in medical dermatology.

Based on our experience, here are some of the key players in rosacea treatment and management.

Prescription medications that work well for rosacea

One of your first lines of defense against rosacea is prescription medication to manage the symptoms. Rosacea has no cure, so treating it involves addressing flare-ups and ongoing redness in your face. For this, we can turn to FDA-approved medications:

• Azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide — topical medications for clearing papules and pustules (bumps and pimples that are common with rosacea flare-ups)
• Brimonidine and oxymetazoline hydrochloride — for redness
• Topical ivermectin — an antiparasitic medication for treating inflammatory papules and pustules 
• Doxycycline and minocycline — oral antibiotics that treat papules and pustules on an anti-microbial level
• Topical minocycline and metronidazole antibiotic ointments
• Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur — a topical medication that treats inflammation and pimples

As you can see, several prescription treatments can manage rosacea, and our providers at Vivida Dermatology can determine which option fits your needs. 

Managing your rosacea to prevent flare-ups

Without a cure for rosacea, one of the best strategies to minimize its impact is to manage the triggers. Rosacea ebbs and flows through flare-ups, or active periods that are triggered by something. Your triggers may vary, but can include:

• Sun exposure
• Spicy foods
• Stress
• Extreme weather
• Alcohol
• Hot drinks
• Certain foods (such as yogurt or avocados)
• Physical exertion
• Skin care products

These are only some of the most common triggers from a much longer list.

If you’re dealing with moderate-to-severe rosacea, we can help you identify your triggers and give you best practices to manage them.

Managing rosacea with laser technology

We can also enlist various laser technologies to manage rosacea, including:

• Intense pulsed light therapy
• Pulsed-dye lasers
• CO2 lasers

These lasers can reduce facial redness, eliminate visible blood vessels, and prevent skin thickening. 

Finding the right rosacea strategies for your needs

There are many ways we can help you better navigate your rosacea. To figure out which treatments and management practices would work best for your needs and goals, the first step is to sit down with one of our rosacea experts.

Contact one of our offices in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, and St. George, Utah, to schedule an appointment.