Scalp Rosacea Treated with Topical Ivermectin

Scalp rosacea is often misdiagnosed or overlooked, and few reports deal with this peculiar localization. Furthermore, the pharmacological approach to scalp rosacea remains a therapeutic challenge, as no topical and/or systemic drugs have been approved for this specific area so far.

A series of 5 adult patients affected by inflammatory rosacea and concurrent scalp involvement, confirmed by dermoscopy and histopathology with negative microbiologic swabs, and effectively treated with ivermectin 1% cream once daily for 12 weeks is presented.

Our experience, although limited, suggests that evaluation of rosacea subjects should also include the scalp and that the treatment with ivermectin 1% cream may be effective on scalp rosacea.