INNOVATIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF ROSACEA: AN UPDATED REVIEW OF THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594622427062

• Palavras-chave: rosacea, treatment, innovations, topical therapy, oral antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, laser therapy.

• Keywords: rosacea, treatment, innovations, topical therapy, oral antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, laser therapy.

• Abstract:

  Objective: Explore and synthesize the most recent scientific evidence on innovations in the treatment of rosacea, aiming to understand their impact on the clinical management of this dermatological condition. Method: This systematic study followed the PVO strategy and used 11 articles collected in the PubMed database, dated from 2014 to 2024. Results: Among the therapies evaluated, the highlights were combined topical therapy, therapy with oral antibiotics, and innovative therapies with different antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies. For ocular symptoms, oral antibiotics and topical eye drops are effective, but corneal ulcers require ophthalmologic treatment. Botanical agents and vitamins have shown effectiveness against inflammation. Advances in procedural therapies, such as combined laser therapy, produce superior results in the treatment of telangiectasias and erythema. Final considerations: Despite the therapeutic options available, there is still no effective treatment for all rosacea phenotypes nor preventive treatments to stop its progression. Future research and therapeutic trials are essential to improve the clinical management of rosacea and mitigate its impact on patients' health.