Rosacea Flashcards
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Rosacea
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Chronic relapsing and remitting disorder of the skin
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Presentation
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- Chronic flushing precipitated by alcohol or spicy foods
- fixed erythema: chin, nose, cheeks, forehead
- Telangiectasia, papules, pustules (no comeodones)
3
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Association
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- Rhinophyma: Swelling and soft tissue overgrowth of the nose in males
- Blepharitis: Scaling and irriation at the eyelids
4
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Treatment
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Avoid sun exposure
topical azeliac acid
oral doxycycline or azithromycin