Rosacea

Question 1

Rosacea

Answer 1

• chronic skin disease
• unkown aetiology

Question 2

Features of rosacea

Answer 2

• affects nose, cheeks, forehead
• flushing
• telangiectasia
• persistent erythema with papules and pustules
• sunlight may exacerbate

Question 3

Management of rosacea

Answer 3

simple measures:
- sunscreen
- camoflauge creams

erythema/flushing:
- topical brimonidine gel

papules/pustules:
- mild -> topical ivermectin
- severe -> topical ivermectin, oral doxycycline

prominent telangiectasia:
- laser therapy