A case of Scalp Rosacea treated with low dose doxycycline and probiotic therapy and literature review on therapeutic options

Dermatol Ther. 2016 Jul;29(4):249-51. doi: 10.1111/dth.12355. Epub 2016 Apr 17.

Abstract

Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disorder showing a wide range of clinical features such as telangiectasia, erythema, papules, and pustules primarily involving the central part of face (forehead, cheeks and nose) although extra facial manifestation have been described. We describe a case of rosacea with predominant scalp involvement successfully treated with a 8-week-course of doxycycline 40 mg once a day and probiotic therapy twice a day (Bifidobacterium breve BR03, Lactobacillus salivarius LS01 1 × 10(9) UFC/dose).

Keywords: extrafacial rosacea; low dose doxycycline; probiotic; scalp.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Probiotics / therapeutic use*
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Doxycycline