For people with more severe cases, doctors often prescribe an oral (taken by mouth) antibiotic.
Tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, and doxycycline are the most common antibiotics used to treat rosacea. Some people respond quickly, while others require long-term therapy.
Isotretinoin may be considered as a treatment option for all forms of severe or therapy-resistant rosacea.
Electrosurgery and laser surgery may be options to treat redness, enlarged blood vessels, and rhinophyma.