I am blond/very light skinned and have mild to moderate Rosacea. Interestingly, I find when my colitis flares up, so does my Rosacea. (All of these strange, autoimmune responses are systemic in my opinion...I also notice my gums and tounge get irritated when my colitis flares up.) My dermatologist has recommended a new therapy of low level doxycyline drug called Oracea. It is once a day and it is a "non theraputic" level of doxy, meaning that it has no real antibiotic effect but seems to help with the redness and red bumps of Rosacea.
But, it is an antibiotic and I am wary of putting ANY level of that into my body as a UC patient. Derm is very well-versed in meds (and in UC as a matter of fact) and does not feel it would be a problem. (Totally forgot to mention to my GI on Monday when I was there...)
Anyone have experience with this kind of antibiotic therapy? Thanks!