Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
What is rosacea?
A
This is a common condition affecting around 10% of caucasian adults, in which there is recurrent facial flushing and pustule formation
2
Q
Who is more at risk of rosacea?
A
Females
3
Q
What are some triggers of rosacea?
A
- Sunlight
- Alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Stress
4
Q
How will rosacea present?
A
- Recurrent facial flushing due to visible blood vessels
- Pustule formation
- Thickening of the skin around the nose (Rhinophyma)
- Vascular ectasia (Telangiectasia)
- Patchy inflammation with plasma cells
- Perifollicular granulomas
- Follicular demodex mites
5
Q
What condition is shown?
A
Rosacea
6
Q
How is rosacea managed?
A
Management involves advice on avoiding dietary triggers as well as medications such as:
- Topical metronidazole
- Topical ivermectin
- Long-term oral antibiotics (Tetracyclines)
- Roaccutane (Isotretinoin)
7
Q
How can telangiectasia be managed?
A
KTP lasering
8
Q
How can rhinopehyma be managed?
A
Surgery or laser shaving
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