Rosacea Flashcards

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rosacea

A

prominent facial flushing

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triggers of rosacea

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sunlight
alcohol
spice

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presentation of rosacea

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recurrent facial flushing
visible blood vessels
pustules, papules, erythema
conjunctivitis 
rhinophyma (thickening of skin around the nose)
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management of rosacea

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  • tetracyclines
  • reduce aggravating factors
  • topical therapies e.g. metronidazole and ivermectin
  • isotretinon
  • telangiectasia (vascular laser)
  • rhinophyma (surgery)
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