Rosacea is a persistent skin disease disorder characterised by swelling, redness, visible blood vessels, pimples and skin thickening. People, who have Rosacea, usually experience periods of flare-ups and periods of remission i.e. is the decrease or disappearance of these symptoms. Although Rosacea is not life threatening, but its symptoms can create a negative impact on life; like lower one’s self confidence or self-esteem which gradually results in avoiding public contact or cancelling social engagements.



Though is no cure for it, but medical care is available to control this inflammatory disorder and help you to get back to normal. The prevalent need for treating Rosacea gave birth to Oracea. It’s a first oral therapy of its kind for treating inflammation of Rosacea in adult patients. FDA trials approved this drug and confirmed that its usage will benefit patients a lot to divest themselves from various unpredictable skin problems.

The good thing about Oracea is that people can use it for a long term safety and is devoid of any antibiotic activity. It’s a once a day formulation of Doxycycline, the main ingredient in it. It comes in 40mg capsule which contains 30 mg of immediate release and 10mg of delayed release beads. Its users are very pleased with this new drug.

Though very result oriented, but one shouldn’t forget that it’s a drug. Inorder to maintain its effectiveness of other antibacterial dugs and as well as to develop the resistance of bacteria, Oracea should be used only as directed by dermatologist. Precautions should be taken before taking this drug. Women should take utmost cautions while using it especially by pregnant women. Oracea can cause fatal harm to the newborn.

Other side affects associated with Oracea is Photosensitivity. Although, this effect is almost negligible but patients should minimize or avoid long term exposure to sun or any high power artificial lights. On the other hand, it was also found to diminish the effectiveness of any contraceptive pills.

Whatsoever, but the bottom line is that, Oracea represents a significant advanced treatment of Rosacea with efficacy and safety.