Rosacea

Question 1

What is Rosacea?

Answer 1

Inflammatory skin condition

Question 2

Is rosacea acute or chronic?

Answer 2

Chronic

Question 3

What are some signs and symptoms of rosacea?

Answer 3

-Often begins with an episode of flushing where the skin turns red for a short period of time
-Burning
-Stinging
-Permanent redness
-Spots (Papules and pustules)
-Small blood vessels in skin becomin visible

Question 4

What part of the body does rosacea mainly affect?

Answer 4

The face

Question 5

What are some causes of rosacea?

Answer 5

The exact causes are unknown however some factors which have been suggested are:
-Abnormalities in blood vessels of the face
-Reaction to microscopic mite commonly found on face

Question 6

What are some trigger factors of rosacea?

Answer 6

-Exposure to sunlight
-Stress
-Strenuous exercise
-Hot or cold water
-Hot drinks
-Alchohol
-Caffeine
-Spicy foods

Question 7

What should be done to treat rosacea?

Answer 7

No current cure, but treatment can help control symptoms

Question 8

What advice should be given to a patient with rosacea?

Answer 8

-Avoid known triggers
-Use creams and gels
-Consider taking oral antibiotics