Ivermectin: A New Player in the Rosacea Game
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چکیده
I n the most recent issue of this publication, we provided an overview of current classifications and grading systems that define rosacea, along with information on traditional therapeutic approaches for the management of inflammatory papules and pustules. In this issue, we’ll focus on ivermectin 1%, the newest addition to the rosacea armamentarium, by reviewing its mechanism of action and exploring data that supported its recent approval by the FDA for the once-daily topical treatment of inflammatory lesions, or bumps and pimples associated with rosacea.
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