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Commonly Used Rosacea Terms

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T-Stat® - Topical antibiotic used on the skin to treat acne. Also sold under the brand name(s): Erymax®, Erygel®, A/T/S®, Staticin®, Erycette®, Ery-Sol®, Erythra-Derm®, Eryderm®, Erythromycin

Tazorac – a retinoid, made from vitamin A for treatment of acne. Also known as Tazarotene

Tazarotene® – a retinoid, made from vitamin A for treatment of acne. Also known as Tazorac

Telangiectasis: (pronounced tell-an-jek-taze-yah) damaged or dilated facial blood vessels, often visible on the surface of the skin.

Temovate® - by Glaxo Welcome, (Clobetasol) a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cormax®, Embeline™ E.

Tetracycline - an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyn®, Robitet®, Achromycin V®, Sumycin®

Tetracyn® - an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyline, Robitet®, Achromycin V®, Sumycin®

Topical Steroids -Topical steroids are generally used to treat the symptoms of eczema, a skin condition characterized by itchy, red, scaly skin. They are also used for other inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis. They don't cure the conditions but can ease the symptoms

Topicort LP® - by Hoechst, (Desoximetasone), a high potency steroid

Tretinoin – the generic name for Retin-A, a topical Vitamin A acid.

Trichloroacetic acid peel – a deep chemical peel consisting of a high concentration of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which burns, when applied.

Tridesilon® - By Bayer, (Desonide) –a low to medium-potency topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid; reduces irritation and itching on the affected areas of the skin. Also sold under the brand name(s): DesOwen® Topical; Desocort®