Erythromycin

I visited my dermatologist two weeks ago - annual trip due to family history of melanoma. Of course, we talked briefly about the rosacea. He suggested I try erythromycin and I finally caved in to the ANTIBIOTIC route. I had previously tried Oracea for about a week and my rosacea was worse for the wear, so trying another antibiotic was a BIG DEAL for me. I was somewhat surprised that it worked at clearing up a couple papules/pustules right away. (For anyone who doesn't have rosacea, I apologize for the graphic content. For us rosaceans, papules and pustules are just our way of life!) However, after two weeks - voila! - p & ps are back again. So if rosacea is an inflammatory condition, the erythromycin is a short-lived solution . . .