INCI: Metronidazole
Topical antibiotic from the nitroimidazole group. Doctors prescribe it for papulo-pustular rosacea and perioral dermatitis.
Topical application
AProven efficacy. Two or more independent RCTs with instrumental endpoints.
Cochrane rosacea review places topical metronidazole in first-line therapy. Efficacy matches ivermectin and azelaic acid.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
CautionMetronidazole (topical) should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Topical antibiotic from the nitroimidazole group.
The INCI name is Metronidazole.
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