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Filter by:Rosacea is a common disease characterized by inflammation and vascular abnormalities of the facial skin and ocular surface. The exact pathogenesis of papulopustular rosacea is not well understood and current methods to treat this disease are often unsatisfactory. The purpose of this study is to develop gene expression profiles of papulopustular rosacea compared to those of normal skin. The investigators hope to better understand the abnormal gene functions that might contribute to this condition. This understanding may lead to the development of additional and better treatments for rosacea.
This research is being done to determine the safety and tolerability of timolol in the treatment of acne and rosacea. The investigators will also look for specific biomolecular changes in acne or rosacea skin when it is exposed to timolol. Timolol is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of glaucoma. In dermatology, it has been used as a treatment to decrease the size of vascular (blood vessel) malformations in infant skin. Timolol is not approved for use in acne or rosacea and its use in this study is investigational. Many people with rosacea have telangiectasias which are small, red dilated blood vessels on the skin. They also suffer from flushing and acne-like lesions. Better treatments than those currently available are desired. Acne vulgaris, or acne, is another chronic inflammatory and very common skin disease that affects about 8 out of 10 young adults and adolescents. Signs of acne include papules and blackheads that are often called primary lesions because they represent an active form of the disease. There are also secondary lesions that can form later; they are known as acne scars
This study examines the efficacy of a non-thermal, atmospheric plasma device in the treatment of skin disorders
Rosacea is a common disease characterized by inflammation and vascular abnormalities of the facial skin and ocular surface. It it considered to be a syndrome encompassing various combinations of cutaneous signs including flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, papules, edema, ocular lesions, and rhinophyma. The exact etiology of cutaneous rosacea is unknown but is characterized by persistent vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and vascular hyper-reactivity of the microcirculation of the central part of the face. The purpose of this study is to develop gene expression profiles of papulopustular rosacea compared to those of normal skin. The investigator hopes to better understand the abnormal gene functions that might contribute to this condition. This understanding may lead to the development of additional and better treatments for rosacea.
Meibomian glands (MG) are modified sebaceous glands associated with the tarsus (collagenous structural component) of the upper and lower eyelids. Meibomian glands produce lipid-based secretions which are an integral and stabilizing part of the tear film. In blepharitis and ocular rosacea (two known causes of obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction (o-MGD), inflammation of the lid margins causes blockage of the meibomian gland orifices, changes in glandular secretions, and dropout of the glands themselves. This limits the production, secretion, and quality of meibum. With less oil in the tear film, the aqueous portion of tears is not stable and evaporates quickly which leads to dry eye.
An investigator-blinded, prospective, 6 month study of subjects with persistent erythema associated with active rosacea will be conducted in 20 subjects aged 18 years and older. All subjects will receive standard-of-care brimonidine topical gel, 0.33% with instructions to apply it once daily per package insert. Adherence will be assessed using weekly internet surveys to document how often the medication is being used, as well as reminders about rosacea triggers and general use of brimonidine. Subjects with persistent erythema associated with rosacea will be recruited from the Wake Forest Baptist Health Dermatology Clinics and IRB approved advertising. At the baseline screening visit, subjects will have the diagnosis of rosacea confirmed by an investigator. Subjects will be classified as having erythematotelangiectatic or a combination erythematotelangiectatic and papulopustular. Study staff will evaluate whether subjects believe they have constant erythema or more intermittent flushing and blushing. Subjects will be informed of the benefits and risks of treatment. If they agree to participate, the subjects will give written consent approved by the Institutional Review Board and will be seen in follow up at 3 months and 6 months. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to be in the weekly internet survey group or the standard care non-survey group. The internet survey will ask them how often they have used their medication that week, as well as giving them treatment tips and reminders about rosacea triggers. Subjects will be asked a variety of questions during the weekly internet survey; such as the amount of erythema they currently have (measured by VAS scale), how much burning and stinging they have, how often they have used the medication and where did they apply the medication, as well as any additional side effects they may be having from the medication. Subjects in the non-internet survey group will just get these identical surveys at the Month 3 and Month 6 visits. The Investigator is also interested in learning through the adherence surveys if subjects begin using the medication on an as needed basis, and if this affects the side effect profile and satisfaction with the medication.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the level of satisfaction among patients to whom Mirvaso® / Onreltea TM (trade mark) is prescribed.
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Ivermectin 1% cream (IVM) associated with Brimonidine 0.33% gel (Br) compared with the association of their respective vehicles in the treatment of moderate to severe rosacea.
To survey patients with rosacea about their rosacea treatment preferences as well as to assess potential drivers of rosacea treatment satisfaction.
The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug, FMX-103, is safe to give and if it helps people with moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea. The investigational product is FMX-103 minocycline foam. Two concentrations of the investigational product, 1.5% and 3%, will be studied along with vehicle. The foam will be applied once daily to the face for the 12-week treatment duration of the study. Approximately 210 patients will participate in this study.