Rosacea Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the papulopustular type associated with?

A

Rosacea

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What is a common topical therapy for Rosacea?

A

Metronidazole

Other topical therapies include sodium sulfacetamide, sulfur cleansers and creams, and azelaic acid.

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3
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Name an oral antibiotic used to treat Rosacea.

A

Tetracycline

Other oral antibiotics include doxycycline and minocycline.

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4
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What is the typical dosage range for tetracycline when treating Rosacea?

A

250-500 mg each morning

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What is the dosage range for doxycycline in the treatment of Rosacea?

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50-100 mg once or twice daily

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What is the dosage range for minocycline in the treatment of Rosacea?

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50-100 mg once or twice a day

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What are oral antibiotics useful for in the context of Rosacea?

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Controlling more aggressive papular and pustular lesions, and aiding in the treatment of ocular lesions

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What surgical intervention may be undertaken for Rosacea?

A

Reshape the rhinophyma

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