What is RhoFade?

In 2017, Rhofade gained national attention when actress Kristin Chenoweth said she has rosacea and uses Rhofade. Here's what you need to know.

Rhofade is a prescription-only topical medication that relieves redness for 12 hours. The medication within - oxymetazoline hydrochloride - shrinks the blood vessels near the surface of your skin. That reduces the redness that is so common in rosacea.

How Often Do I Use It?

Spread a pea-sized amount of Rhofade on your fingers and then apply to your face. Make sure you're targeting the areas that are most prone to flushing, such as the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. You use it once a day for a reduction in redness that lasts about 12 hours.

What Else Should I Know?

Rhofade is not advised if you have high blood pressure. It's also not recommended for people with cardiovascular disease, certain types of glaucoma, or conditions like scleroderma or Raynaud's.

Where to Find Rhofade

You can only get Rhofade through a prescription. Most health insurance prescription plans cover the medication. According to GoodRX, the topical prescription ointment has an average retail price of $500 to $600 per tube.

That's Too Expensive, What Else Can I Try

The best place to start reducing redness is by changing what you eat and how you care for your skin. Avoid triggering foods. They're often spicy dishes like curry or chili. Try to limit acid foods and drinks like red wine and tomatoes.

When you're washing your face, use a gentle, unscented, hypoallergenic cleanser that does not have exfoliating beads or crushed pumice. Moisturize with an unscented moisturizer that avoids chemicals and forms of alcohol.

La Roche-Posay's Rosaliac CC Creme is an excellent product for daytime use. It corrects your skin tone, reduces redness, and provides protection against UVA and UVB rays. If you want a nighttime moisturizer, try Red Rock Organics Rosacea Creame With Manuka Honey.