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| |  Lotion Proven Safe, Effective For Rosacea LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 5, 1997 -- A topical lotion used successfully for years to treat acne has recently been proven effective and safe for treating rosacea, a chronic skin disease. The study appears in the June issue of Journal of Dermatological Treatment. Rosacea is a chronic skin disease characterized by facial redness affecting the nose, cheeks and chin. Approximately five percent of the U.S. population suffer from the disease, which has disfigured the noses of individuals such as W.C. Fields and J.P. Morgan. "This study verifies what a growing number of dermatologists and other physicians already know," says Scott B. Phillips, M.D., principal author of the study. "The combination of sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur is a safe and effective treatment for rosacea." Dr. Phillips is a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur are ingredients found in Novacet(R) Lotion (sodium sulfacetamide 10 percent and sulfur 5 percent), a prescription medication approved for the treatment of acne from GenDerm Corporation. The vehicle controlled, double-blind study tested 103 patients suffering from rosacea. Patients who used Novacet showed significant improvement with an 83 percent reduction in erythema (facial redness) and 78 percent decrease in inflammatory lesions by the eighth week of the study. Rosacea typically appears after age 30 and affects more women than men. In the early stages of the disease, facial flushing or blushing will appear and disappear. As the disease progresses, small red or pus-filled bumps appear. These "bumps" are often mistaken for acne. For some individuals, the nose and cheeks may appear puffy, and thick, knobby bumps may develop on the nose. While there is no cure for rosacea, it can be controlled with early medical treatment and lifestyle modification, such as avoiding spicy foods, reducing one's stress, or not spending extended periods of time under the hot sun. A variety of prescription medications are available for treating rosacea. These include the use of oral and topical antibiotics, topical sulfur medications, laser treatments or surgery. For information about a free brochure called "Rosacea: The More You Know...," people can call toll-free by dialing 888-278-4545. Or write to Rosacea Help Line, 600 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069.
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