If you suffer from rosacea, you are not alone. Some of the most famous rosacea sufferers include President Bill Clinton, Princess Diana, comedian W.C. Fields, financier J.P. Morgan — even Rembrandt, one of history's most beloved painters.

Rosacea affects more than 14 million Americans, and today the number of rosacea sufferers is rapidly growing. Virtually one-third of the U.S. population is at the most susceptible age, between 30 and 60 years old. More than half of all rosacea sufferers have no knowledge of this condition, including how to recognize it and what to do about it.

Knowing the symptoms, seeking medical treatments, and adhering to a total skin care regimen are the first steps in the defense against the social and psychological trauma of rosacea. It's never too late to start, and the consistent use of a fast, powerful rosacea therapy such as MetroGel^® 1% will help you achieve healthy looking skin and avoid rosacea relapses. Learn more about topical metronidazole, the active ingredient in MetroGel^® 1%.

Because rosacea is an ongoing condition, you must control it with regular therapy and minor lifestyle adjustments. Treating your rosacea from flareup to flareup is not recommended — this will actually make each successive flareup worse.

Take a closer look at the Stages of Rosacea and get an insight into the effects it can have on your skin. And be sure to sign up for our Best Face Forward^® newsletter. You'll get the latest medical news, skin care tips, information and more — everything you need to help you put your best face forward.

The following adverse experiences have been reported with the topical treatment of metronidazole: burning, skin irritation, dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea.