Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
rosacea
A
prominent facial flushing
2
Q
triggers of rosacea
A
sunlight
alcohol
spice
3
Q
presentation of rosacea
A
recurrent facial flushing visible blood vessels pustules, papules, erythema conjunctivitis rhinophyma (thickening of skin around the nose)
4
Q
management of rosacea
A
- tetracyclines
- reduce aggravating factors
- topical therapies e.g. metronidazole and ivermectin
- isotretinon
- telangiectasia (vascular laser)
- rhinophyma (surgery)