Rosacea treatment

What's included

Personalized treatment plans may include prescription rosacea medications that help control rosacea symptoms. Your clinician may also recommend over-the-counter treatments and self-care strategies. They won’t prescribe oral isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis) or offer referrals for laser therapy. You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.

If you need treatment for an additional health condition, you’ll need to start a separate visit.

Commonly prescribed medications

Azelaic acid 15% gel
Metronidazole .75% cream
Ivermectin 1% cream

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This chart is for informational purposes only. Your clinician will determine treatment plans, prescriptions, and number of refills (if any) based on your symptoms and health history.

Alpha, Curai Health, SteadyMD, and Wheel have licensed clinicians (like MDs, DOs, and NPs). At Alpha, the typical oral prescription is a 30-day supply and 0 to 2 refills and the typical topical prescription is a 30-day supply and 11 refills. Alpha doesn’t require a prior diagnosis. At Curai Health, the typical oral prescription is a 90-day supply and 0 refills and the typical topical prescription is a 90-day supply and 1 to 2 refills. Curai Health won’t prescribe brimonidine (Mirvaso) or oxymetazoline (Rhofade). At SteadyMD, the typical oral prescription is a 30-day supply and 2 refills and the typical topical prescription is a 30-day supply and 3 refills. SteadyMD won’t prescribe oxymetazoline (Rhofade). At Wheel, the typical oral prescription is a 30-day supply and 2 refills and the typical topical prescription is a 30-day supply and 5 refills. Curai Health, SteadyMD, and Wheel require a prior diagnosis and don’t currently treat customers who are pregnant or nursing.

What you’ll need

2 photos: a close-up of the affected area and one that also shows the surrounding skin

A photo ID, like a driver's license or passport, if we need additional identity verification

5 to 10 minutes to answer questions about your symptoms and health history

How it works

Choose an online clinic

Fill out an intake form

Connect with a clinician, no appointment needed

Get a personalized treatment plan

You can message your clinician with follow-up questions for 14 days after you get your treatment plan.

You should know

Based on your health information, your clinician may recommend that you see a healthcare provider in person. If that happens, you won’t be charged for your visit. Amazon Clinic doesn’t accept insurance at this time, and isn’t intended for beneficiaries of government payor programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Frequently asked questions

What rosacea medications can I get through Amazon Clinic?

Your clinician may prescribe topical medications like azelaic acid gel, brimonidine (Mirvaso) gel, metronidazole cream, or ivermectin cream. They may also prescribe oral antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline, or topical antibiotics like erythromycin gel.

Please note: This information is for general reference only. Your clinician will review your symptoms and health history to determine which (if any) rosacea treatments are medically appropriate.

Is there a cure for rosacea?

There's no cure for rosacea, but the condition can be controlled with self-help measures and clinically-proven medications.

To manage rosacea, it's important to know what triggers your symptoms. It may help to track your flare-ups in a diary. Common rosacea triggers include the following:

• Sun exposure

• Hot or cold weather

• Hot drinks

• Spicy foods

• Alcohol

• Exercise

• Irritation from certain skin care products

• Psychological stressors

• Certain types of medication

• Menopause

Rosacea medications can be prescribed in the short-term to manage flares.

Are there different types of rosacea?

In the past, rosacea has been classified into 4 subtypes. Today, however, clinicians tend to define rosacea by its observable features.

These physical characteristics of rosacea, called phenotypes, may include the following:

• Redness of the nose and cheeks

• Papules and pustules (red or pus-filled bumps)

• Prolonged flushing

• Visible blood vessels (spider veins)

• Eye or eyelid involvement

• Phymatous changes (like a bulging nose)

In addition to these symptoms of rosacea, the condition can have secondary features like dry skin, burning or stinging skin, and skin swelling.

Can I get treatment for ocular rosacea through Amazon Clinic?

No. If you're experiencing eye symptoms of rosacea like eye irritation or eyelid swelling, you'll need to see a trusted healthcare provider like an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). Ocular rosacea may require more closely managed care.

What types of visit can I have?

Video visits are available in all 50 states and D.C. Message-only visits are available in 34 states. To see your visit options, first choose your state.

How does Amazon Clinic protect my health information?

Amazon Clinic protects your health information by strictly following the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA governs what Amazon Clinic and your healthcare providers can do with your medical information, as well as your contact and payment information. Amazon Clinic doesn’t and will never sell your personal information. Learn more on our privacy page.

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