clinical benefits, it can complicate treatment regimens to the potential detriment of patient compliance. An all-in-one approach
to treatment with a structured and defined regimen is helpful in encouraging optimal compliance and, ultimately, optimal
efficacy, tolerability, and satisfaction too.
CONCLUSION
The rosacea treatment system offers a convenient all-in-one approach
to treating rosacea that appears to be more effective and better tolerated than metronidazole 0.75% plus the standard skin care regimen used in this study.
DISCLOSURES
This study was funded by OMP, Inc. and Dr. Leyden has been an investigator and consultant for OMP, Inc.
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ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
James Leyden MDKGL, Inc.505 ParkwayBroomall, PA 19008Phone: (610) 544-1715Fax: (610) 544-6305jjleyden@mindspring.com