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Rosacea and its treatment Flashcards

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Presentation of rosacea

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Red (erythematous) cheeks, papules and pustules, rhinophyma (enlargement of the nose). NO COMODONES

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What is rosacea due too?

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Can be caused by temperature change, spicy foods etc. Thought to be due to domodex mite.

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Topical treatment of rosacea

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Metronidazole (topical antibiotic) and ivermectim (tackles domodex mite)

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Oral therapies for rosacea

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Oral tetracycline

If severe use very low dose isotretinoin

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