Ivermectin cream (commonly sold under the brand name Soolantra) is an FDA-approved, prescription-only, antibiotic-free topical medication used to treat inflammatory lesions of rosacea. It acts as both an anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory agent, specifically targeting Demodex mites often associated with rosacea, which reduces facial redness, pimples, and bumps.

Key Details About Ivermectin Cream (1%)

• Primary Use: Treatment of papulopustular (inflammatory) rosacea in adults.

• Mechanism: Reduces inflammation and acts as an acaricidal agent, reducing Demodex mite density on the skin.

• Application: Applied topically once a day to affected areas (forehead, chin, nose, cheeks) in a thin, pea-sized layer.

• Efficacy: Studies show it is superior to metronidazole 0.75% cream and can provide results as early as week two.

• Duration: Generally used for a 12-week course, though it is safe for longer-term, year-long use.