Rosacea Flashcards
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels. What age does Rosacea typically begin?
1 - 16
2 - 25
3 - 30
4 - 50
3 - 30
- typically occurs between 30-60
- peak is between 40-50
What is the estimated incidence of Rosacea in adults?
1 - 0.5%
2 - 5%
3 - 25%
4 - 50%
2 - 5%
Does Rosacea affect men or women more?
- women
Which 2 of the following is Rosacea more common in?
1 - caucasians with blue eyes
2 - indian/pakistanians
3 - northern european/celtics
4 - african amercan
1 - caucasians with blue eyes
3 - northern european/celtics
- essentially more common in paler skin types
- if present in those of skin colour, it may be more difficult to identify
Is Rosacea a permanent condition or does it relapse and have periods of remitting course?
- periods or relapse and remitting course
- this can lead to anxiety and depression
Although the exact cause is unknown, which of the following has NOT been linked to causing with rosacea?
1 - genetic disorders
2 - neurovascular dysregulation
3 - activation of the immune system
4 - metabolic disorders
5 - infestation with Demodex mites
4 - metabolic disorders
Demodex mites = found in normal hair, but too many has been linked to rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels. Which part of the body is typically affected?
1 - face
2 - back and shoulders
3 - legs
4 - arms and back
1 - face
The face is the most common location affected by rosacea, with the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin affected. Which of the following is NOT commonly observed?
1 - Flushing
2 - Papules and pustules
3 - Telangiectasia (visible and dilated blood vessels)
4 - Phymatous changes
5 - Comedones (white +black heads)
5 - Comedones (white +black heads)
- there is an absence of comedones
The face is the most common location affected by rosacea, with the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin affected. What is the condition called where the skin can become thicker, typically affects the nose?
1 - Rhinophyma
2 - Rhinoconjunctivitis
3 - Scaling
4 - Atopic Dermatitis
1 - Rhinophyma
- occurs on the nose
- more common in men
What % of patients with rosacea can experience ocular involvement?
1 - 0.5%
2 - 5%
3 - 25%
4 - 50%
4 - 50%
Cancause:
- gritty eyes
- conjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva)
- blepharitis (inflammation of eyelids)
- episcleritis
- chalazionds
- Keratitis (serious eye problem causing inflammation of the cornea)
How many subtypes of rosacea are there?
1 - 10
2 - 7
3 - 4
4 - 2
3 - 4
- Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR)
- Papulopustular rosacea
- Phymatous rosacea
- Ocular rosacea
There are 4 subtypes of rosacea. Which if the following matches the description of Erythemato telangiectatic rosacea (ETR)?
1 - Associated with skin thickening, especially around the nose (rhinophyma), and can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears.
2 - Presents with acne-like breakouts, including papules and pustules, along with facial redness and swelling.
3 - Characterised by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels (telangiectasias).
4 - Involves the eyes, causing redness, burning, itching, and the sensation of a foreign body. It can lead to complications such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis if not treated promptly.
3 - Characterised by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels (telangiectasias).
There are 4 subtypes of rosacea. Which if the following matches the description of Papulopustular rosacea?
1 - Associated with skin thickening, especially around the nose (rhinophyma), and can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears.
2 - Presents with acne-like breakouts, including papules and pustules, along with facial redness and swelling.
3 - Characterised by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels (telangiectasias).
4 - Involves the eyes, causing redness, burning, itching, and the sensation of a foreign body. It can lead to complications such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis if not treated promptly.
2 - Presents with acne-like breakouts, including papules and pustules, along with facial redness and swelling.
There are 4 subtypes of rosacea. Which if the following matches the description of Phymatous rosacea?
1 - Associated with skin thickening, especially around the nose (rhinophyma), and can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears.
2 - Presents with acne-like breakouts, including papules and pustules, along with facial redness and swelling.
3 - Characterised by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels (telangiectasias).
4 - Involves the eyes, causing redness, burning, itching, and the sensation of a foreign body. It can lead to complications such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis if not treated promptly.
1 - Associated with skin thickening, especially around the nose (rhinophyma), and can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears.
There are 4 subtypes of rosacea. Which if the following matches the description of Ocular rosacea?
1 - Associated with skin thickening, especially around the nose (rhinophyma), and can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, and ears.
2 - Presents with acne-like breakouts, including papules and pustules, along with facial redness and swelling.
3 - Characterised by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels (telangiectasias).
4 - Involves the eyes, causing redness, burning, itching, and the sensation of a foreign body. It can lead to complications such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis if not treated promptly.
4 - Involves the eyes, causing redness, burning, itching, and the sensation of a foreign body. It can lead to complications such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis if not treated promptly.
Which of the following would NOT typically be used to treat Phymatous, thickening of the skin?
1 - CO2 laser (ablative laser)
2 - Cryotherapy
3 - Surgical resection
4 - Electrosurgery
2 - Cryotherapy
