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Renova®
– also known as Retin-A is used to improve the appearance
of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness
and improving coloration. This can also be used to treat acne.
Retin-A®
- whose generic name is tretinoin, is a topical Vitamin A acid.
Retinoids
- a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A, which are taken orally.
These drugs have been very successful in treating severe cases
of ichthyosis. The two most common retinoids are Accutane (isotretinoin)
and Soriatane (acetretin).
Retinol
- (retinyl acetate, retinyl alcohol) is a naturally occurring
form of vitamin A and is found in many fruits and vegetables with
an orange, yellow, or red color.
Rhinophyma
- (rye-no-feye-muh) - Nasal bumps. When rosacea is not treated,
some people develop bumps on the nose. As more bumps appear, the
nose looks swollen. Alternative names: Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous
Roaccutane®
- a brand of Isotretinoin, which is an alternative to oral antibiotics
which is sometimes effective for severe outbreaks of papules and
pustules.
Robimycin®
- Oral antibiotic used to tr eat infections. Also sold under the
brand name(s): Erthromycin®, Eryc®, E.E.S.®, E-Mycin®,
Erythrocin® (Oral), Pediamycin®, Ilosone®
Robitet®
-an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under
the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyn®, Tetracycline,
Achromycin V®, Sumycin®
Rosacea
- Pronounced rose-ay-shah. A chronic inflammation of the cheeks,
nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids; it may cause redness, vascularity
(increased prominence of the blood vessels), swelling or hyperplasia
(increase in size of the tissue), or skin eruptions similar to
acne. Alternative names: Acne rosacea
Rosacea
Cream - by Zenmed is an all natural topical treatment containing
manuka and other botanical extracts, essential oils and therapeutic
ingredients
Rosacea Ltd
III™ - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive
or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured
by Bass and Boney.
Rosecea
- Common mis-spelling of rosacea
Rozex
Gel® - also known as Metronidazole is used for the treatment
of rosacea.