Rosacea

Question 1

what sites does rosacea effect

Answer 1

nose, chin, cheeks, forehead

Question 2

what group of people are most affected by rosacea

Answer 2

age 30-60, male and female

Question 3

what morphology is seen in rosacea

Answer 3

papules, pustules, erythema with prominent facial flushing, enlarged/unshapely nose(rhinophyma)

Question 4

what eye involvement can be seen in rosacea

Answer 4

conjunctivitis, gritty eyes

Question 5

what different treatment types can be used for rosacea

Answer 5

reduce aggravating factors, topical therapies, oral therapy, vascular surgery, nose surgery

Question 6

describe the treatment of reducing aggravating factors

Answer 6

avoid dietary triggers(eg alcohol, spicy food), avoid/protect against sun exposure, avoid topical steroids

Question 7

what topical therapies can be used for rosacea

Answer 7

metronidazole, Ivermectin

Question 8

what oral therapy can be used for rosacea

Answer 8

oral tetracycline long term, isotretinoin low dose if severe