Rosacea Flashcards
1
Q
What is rosacea?
A
Chronic and persistent inflammatory facial rash
2
Q
Mechanism behind rosacea
A
Mechanism not understood
Association with mite: dermodex folliculorumm
Exacerbating factors: sunlight, alcohol, stress
Spicy foods
3
Q
Presentation of rosacea
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Papules, pustules and cysts on a background of erythema
Telangiectasia
Facial flushing
Cheeks, forehead, nose and chin
4
Q
Typical patient group for rosacea
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30-50yrs
Females
5
Q
Complications of rosacea
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Rhinophyma (nose becomes enlarged and bulbous)
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis
6
Q
Treatment of rosacea
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1st line: topical metronidazole
2nd line: oral tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline)
Avoidance of aggravating factors
Topical skin care