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PLEXION is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. PLEXION is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. PLEXION is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Treatment options for rosacea include both systemic medications (such as oral antibiotics) and topical preparations (such as medicated cleansers, topical lotions and creams). Your dermatologist may also recommend lifestyle modifications, including diet modification, or sunscreen protection, and in severe cases, cosmetic surgery. CAUTION: Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice, and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved. It is also not known whether PLEXION can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. PLEXION should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition that appears as a flushing or subtle redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. If left untreated, rosacea tends to worsen over time with the redness becoming more persistent, bumps and pimples appear, and small-dilated blood vessels may become visible. Approximately 50% of those affected by rosacea will have eye (ocular) involvement. Eye symptoms may include: redness, burning, tearing, inflamed eyelids, and a sensation of a foreign object in the eye. Rosacea Trigger Mechanisms: Beverages: alcohol, hot drinks Emotions: anger, embarrassment, stress Foods: spicy or hot foods, certain cheeses, chocolate Medications: vasodilators, steroids Physical Conditions: menopause, exercise, straining, coughing Skin Care Products: alcohol- or acetone-containing preparations, certain cosmetics Weather: high humidity, sunlight, wind Temperature Conditions: cold, heat Rosacea usually affects people after the acne-prone years and the blemishes associated with rosacea are generally small, pimple-like bumps. Acne most often affects teenagers and young adults and can appear on the face, chest and back. Unlike rosacea, acne pimples are varied and include blackheads, whiteheads and small or large cysts. While not curable, there are some effective medications for rosacea that can keep the disease under control along with lifestyle changes. If left untreated, it often gets worse. Physicians determine the specific treatment necessary for each patient but treatment options may include: Topical therapy (cleansers, creams, gels, lotions) Oral antibiotics (administered for limited periods of time with or without topical therapy) Diet modification (avoiding caffeine, spicy foods, alcohol) Cosmetic surgery (laser surgery used in severe cases) Sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher (UVA and UVB protection) |
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