Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
Where does it happen
A
CONFINED TO NOSE, CHIN, CHINS AND FOREHEAD
2
Q
Who gets it
A
30 - 60 years old, male and female
3
Q
Clinical features
A
Papules, pustules, erythema WITH NO COMEDONES ie not a disease of the pilosebaceous unit
Prominent facial flushing exacerbated by sudden change in temp
Enlarged / unshapely nose ( rhinopyma)
Telangiectasia
Conjunctivitis
4
Q
Cause
A
Unknown
5
Q
Management
A
Avoid triggering factors : sun exposure, topical steroids, spicy food
Topical therapies - metronidazole, ivermectin
Oral therapy : tetracycline, isotretinon
6
Q
How to treat telangiectasia
A
Vascular laser
7
Q
How to treat rhinophyma
A
Surgery / laser therapy
8
Q
What are the triggers
A
Sunlight Alcohol Spicy food Stress * some response to tetracycline ??
