Rosacea treatment can include trigger avoidance, oral antibiotics, and surgery if severe. Each of these treatments can be ineffective or undesirable due to side effects. A topical treatment may be a better method of treatment for some patients. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study to assess the efficacy and safety of clindamycin 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025% combination gel for the treatment of acne rosacea over 12 weeks.
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