Medication adherence: a key factor in effective management of rosacea.
Rosacea is a chronic condition associated with relapses. Unsuccessful treatment is predicated, in part, on suboptimal adherence with the medication regimen. Motivating long-term compliance remains a challenge. The literature on adherence with rosacea medication is scant, but data from other diseases suggest that a multifactorial approach combining nonpharmacologic and adherence-enhancing pharmacologic interventions appears to offer the greatest success. The variety of topical metronidazole formulations that are relatively well tolerated and convenient to administer has been a notable advance in rosacea management. The dermatologist, by emphasizing the importance of adherence with therapy, can do much to facilitate this most critical behavior.
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Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
D000465:Algorithms; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D005782:Gels; D008795:Metronidazole