Metronidazole topical for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 2)

• Doo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2020

Metronidazole topical "This product is my miracle. I visited many doctors for the bumps and redness on my face, and no one was sure it is rosacea (symptoms are not quite identical to rosacea's symptoms). I used many creams, lotions, and strong antibiotics. After all, a doctor offered MetroGel, and you won't believe it, from the very first application, I can see a dramatic change in my facial redness and bumps. These acne-like bumps are almost disappeared, which I hope will be gone even more. Thanks to MetroGel, I have no side effects so far and use this only at night, followed by a light moisturizer."

• Hoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2020

Metronidazole topical "Not impressed. After a week of use, it has given me small white pimples, usually two new ones per day. This is after spending hundreds of dollars on dermatologist appointments and other creams, and I was finally making progress with my rosacea. I am discontinuing use and will try antibiotics instead."

• bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

"For papules and pustules, I give it 10/10, but for the rosacea redness, I give it 1/10. It makes the rosacea redness on my cheeks a lot worse, but it cleared the papules and pustules on my forehead completely with one application."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2017

"I'm 44 and have had rosacea (untreated) for about 15 years...with pustules mostly the last 2-3 years...one doctor telling me it was adult acne. Anyway, it got really bad after changing my diet to keto, and I knew it should have cleared my skin up, but the pustules got so bad. My Dr. prescribed the generic gel, and within two weeks, the pustules were completely gone, and another two weeks and skin texture is wonderful, but the redness remains on my cheeks, so only 8/10. I'm going to ask my Dr. about something else when I go back for the redness. I'd like to know why I waited so long to treat it. This worked great and my skin hasn't been this clear ever in my life. No side effects that I can tell."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2014

"I've been using it for about 2 weeks. After the first few days, I noticed a considerable difference in the size of my pores. I tend to have oily skin, and as a bonus, this medication seems to decrease oil production. I will keep using it."

• Sas...
• June 13, 2015

"Have been using Metrocream for a week now, and my rosacea is much worse than prior to using the cream. I had only redness, but within days of using, I had a flare-up and got bumps which got progressively worse and spread. I tried putting a bit of Metrocream on a section of skin with no rosacea, and within days had redness and a rash pop up. It may be an allergic reaction, but either way, I'm trashing Metrocream and seeking out more natural remedies and solutions."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2017

"I think this stuff is great. I have rosacea that seems to run in the family, worsened by the dryness of winter. I've been using this for a week, and it works pretty well. Apply it once before bed and another time during the day, and my skin has significantly improved in redness. The scaliness of rosacea is also gone. Would recommend."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2018

Metronidazole topical "I started using Metrogel 3-4 months ago because Metrocream is not available anymore. Unfortunately, it isn't working as well as the cream, as some bumps are starting to appear on the area treated, and this medication is supposed to keep that from happening. It never occurred with the cream. I am trying to find a replacement at this time."

• Lon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 16, 2019

Metronidazole topical "I long for the days when you could get MetroGel 2%, that was REALLY effective! Now it seems you can only get it in the 1% option, which is only effective sometimes and for mild cases. WHY do drug companies do this to us? It's so upsetting..."

• Luc...
• May 12, 2017

"I had mild to moderate rosacea and started using the Metro cream two weeks ago. I saw improvement within the first week. I've been using it twice a day after washing my face with Garnier sulfate-free gentle cleanser. I have dry skin, so I then use CeraVe lotion with SPF 30 in the a.m. and CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream in the p.m. These combinations have really worked for me. I think I am ready to cut back to once a day in the p.m. I've been rather impressed with CeraVe moisturizers and the Garnier cleanser. I'm 63 years old and was very frustrated by how my skin was changing, having had pretty good skin throughout my life. My skin is now clearer and brighter with no eruptions."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2010

Metronidazole topical "Have used this medication for months and found it to be ineffective in controlling the rosacea. I continued to use it only at the urging of my physician, applying it three times daily with no symptomatic relief."

• Hus...
• September 8, 2015

"I have found the gel to be extremely helpful (more so than the cream). It does take continuous use for me, but it's worth the relief. I also use it on my ears for relief from flushing/burning sensation. Having the rosacea under control has also helped tremendously with my dry skin."

• Sub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2018

Metronidazole topical "I treated my face with MetroCream for years, and it worked quickly and effectively. It was also covered by my insurance. Recently, I ran out and discovered MetroCream was no longer available and has been replaced by MetroGel. Not covered by my insurance, MetroGel cost me $188.19 CDN + tax for a single tube. If that isn't bad enough, it simply does not work. I feel like I was mugged."

• Rgp...
• March 27, 2017

"I had mild rosacea when I started using Metrocream 0.75%. It made me break out extremely badly all over my cheeks and nose. I think it clogged my pores, making the redness and rosacea much worse. Very disappointed in the setback it gave me."

• Nik...
• June 21, 2023

Metronidazole topical "I used Rozex for perioral dermatitis, this is a very irritating condition on my face. I was given the wrong treatment initially, which made the condition worse. I then spoke with a doctor who actually knew what he was doing, and he prescribed Rozex and a 4-8 week course of antibiotics. The Rozex cream worked almost instantly, reducing the redness and making it less irritating. Within a week, I could hardly see my dermatitis. A win for me."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2017

"I had serious rosacea that I allowed to go undiagnosed/untreated for years. Until the point it affected my eyes, and then I knew I had to do something. I have been using this cream for 5 days now, in addition to a sulfa wash, doxycycline daily, and CeraVe moisturizer. The results are slow (but my case was extreme, so keep that in mind), but I'm starting to notice improvements in the texture of my skin as well as decreased redness and swelling. I use it 2 times daily. My advice is to be patient with it. Don't expect overnight results, but I think you will be pleased after strict continued use within a week or so."

• Hya...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2018

"I am 71. I have had small bumps on my face along with red, visible veins on my cheeks for years. I also have small bumps below my eyes, which I have never been able to get rid of. My dermatologist gave me metronidazole gel because he said it would get rid of the redness and bumps. I started using it, and the veins have faded, the bumps are gone, and a surprise is that the small bumps under my eyes are shrinking. My skin is not dry any longer and looks amazing. Great stuff."

• ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2020

Metronidazole topical "Used MetroGel 0.75% on my rosacea for one year. Worked well, but it became quite expensive; a small tube cost around $200. Switched to 1.0% MetroGel at the pharmacist's recommendation because it was much cheaper; $50 for about the same amount. It also worked well for almost two years. Quit using it January 1, 2020, when my tongue became inflamed. I reviewed the adverse effects, and one website noted a metallic taste in the mouth and cold-like symptoms among other effects. Years earlier, I had an adverse reaction to amoxicillin, thrush/sore mouth and tongue, so I was aware that adverse effects were possible. I also had a nagging cough for about two years, starting before going on the 1.0% MetroGel. Until the inflamed tongue issue, I never thought the cough was linked to the MetroGel. The MetroGel worked very well until I developed adverse reactions."

• Kar...
• January 11, 2020

"I've been using metronidazole 1% gel since I was diagnosed with rosacea in my mid-30s. I've had rosacea since about 30 years of age. Everything I did caused redness and papules. The gel worked visibly overnight. In 3 days, all papules were gone, like magic. I apply it only once at night (sometimes I get temporary redness and bumps in the morning after my face hits the cold air and/or the hot shower), but they fade away by the time I get to work. I had run out of this medicine around Christmas, and within a week, the bumps came back by NYE (because the insurance kicked it back saying I can only qualify for 1% if 0.75% didn't work). The paperwork and back and forth with the insurance lasted 2-3 weeks. I got the 1% tube back, and I'm so happy. I can't wait for it to work its magic to get rid of the bumps that accumulated for the past 2+ weeks."

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

"Started using the metronidazole gel, but little bumps and redness had no change. My skin just got progressively drier. I stopped using it after 9 weeks and was supposed to have a follow-up with my dermatologist that had to get moved back a month. Now my whole face burns and is peeling, my rosacea is at its all-time worst."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2019

Metronidazole topical "I went to the doctor about a couple of small but persistent blemishes on my face. I was prescribed Rozex, which is an expensive product: $50 for a small tube. I applied it on my face. The next day, I had broken out in disgusting red, oily lumps all over my face. They burn and are extremely uncomfortable. I look in the mirror and can’t believe what I’m seeing. I’m a 41-year-old male, and I’ve never had anything like this happen to me. I'm going to see another doctor today to find out what’s going on. Terrible, terrible product."

• Der...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2020

"Metronidazole cream has cleared me up perfectly. My skin is the best it's been in years. My buddies say I look 10 years younger. I use it in the morning and at night. I also take 1 pill a day of Minocycline as well. Cleared my right up. Took about 6 weeks to fully kick in."

• Del...
• July 12, 2015

"This cream really works for me. In just one application, I see a difference. I am also using for my rosacea a new cream called Soolantra, this is the best!!! No inflammation, no dry skin, no bumps, my skin looks amazing! I apply Soolantra at night and Metronidazole in the morning, and it works great. I was so embarrassed because how bad and flaky my skin was, now it looks great, healthy!"

• van...
• August 29, 2016

"Started the gel 5 or so weeks ago for my rosacea, and it's just gotten a million times worse. My cheeks are angrier than ever, and I'm even getting spots on areas that are normally clear, like my forehead, nose, and chin."

• Rob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

"I am annoyed as my previous old-school GP did nothing about my concerns about facial redness/flushing, etc. He just said it was due to my Irish roots. I recall raising this nearly 20 years ago. He retired, and I went to see the new GP on another matter, and immediately she identified rosacea and prescribed Rozex. It took 3 weeks to start working, but it has truly changed my life. I'd appear to blush at the slightest thing before, even if I wasn't embarrassed, it was because the flushing of rosacea was ever present, and I constantly felt hot. People are very insensitive to facial redness, and I held myself back because, with my rosacea, people assumed I was blushing, and it makes others curious/uncomfortable. I have had no strong side effects, strangely, I am more sensitive to hay fever, but a Piritin tablet sorts that. Overall, 10 out of 10."