How to Optimize Rosacea Treatment for Better Patient Outcomes: An Opinion Piece

Rosacea is a chronic disease requiring long-term management. However, it is often treated according to package label instructions, which reflect the conditions of a Phase III study rather than a chronic disease. Furthermore, due to a lack of clinical data or guidelines on long-term treatment, many clinicians choose to discontinue treatment once success has been reached, rather than continuing with maintenance therapy. As experienced practicing dermatologists and investigators in the field, in this article we address the current evidence gaps in rosacea management and provide practical advice to clinicians on how optimal outcomes can be achieved and maintained in patients with rosacea in real-world practice, based on our own experience and the available clinical data.