Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
What factors can precipitate rosacea?
A
Climatic exposure
Chemical and ingested agents
Inflammation
2
Q
Describe the typical appearance of rosacea
A
Fixed centrofacial erythema
Phymatous changes - skin thickening, glandular hyperplasia, bulbous appearance of nose, chin forehead
Pustules and papules
Flushing
Telangectasia
Occular manifestations - lid margin telangiectasia, spindle shaped infiltrates in cornea, scleritis
3
Q
Describe the progressive nature of rosacea
A
Flushing -> Persistent erythema -> Papules and pustules -> Telangectasias
4
Q
How is rosacea managed?
A
Topical / oral antibiotics or anti-inflammatories
Benzoyl peroxide
Laser treatment
If severe - isoretinoin, cryotherapy
