Rosacea Flashcards

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What is rosacea?

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Chronic and persistent inflammatory facial rash

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Mechanism behind rosacea

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Mechanism not understood
Association with mite: dermodex folliculorumm
Exacerbating factors: sunlight, alcohol, stress
Spicy foods

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Presentation of rosacea

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Papules, pustules and cysts on a background of erythema
Telangiectasia
Facial flushing
Cheeks, forehead, nose and chin

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Typical patient group for rosacea

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30-50yrs

Females

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Complications of rosacea

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Rhinophyma (nose becomes enlarged and bulbous)
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis

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Treatment of rosacea

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1st line: topical metronidazole
2nd line: oral tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline)
Avoidance of aggravating factors
Topical skin care

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