What is Rosacea and how do I treat it?

Just what is Rosacea? How is it treated? Is there anything non-prescription that helps?

Rosacea effects many people and is a lifelong chronic problem, causing inflammation and redness in the facial skin. There are several prescription treatments approved by the FDA and other promising treatments that are over the counter. Prescription treatments are sodium sulfacetamide, metronidazole and azelaic acid. Oral isotretinoin (retin-A) is a last resort. Dr Rachel is developing a safe herbal topical cream to treat Rosacea. Some of the ingredients shown to be helpfull are Chrysanthellum indicum, green tea, Niacinamide or vitamin B3, and licorice.