Rosacea


  • common inflammatory rash

  • predominantly affects face

  • important differential diagnosis of acne

Typical Patient

  • middle-aged woman

  • may occur in men

Symptoms / Signs

  • facial flushing

  • small papules and pustules

  • erythematous background

  • telangiectasia

  • blepharitis

  • no comedones

  • distribution

    • central cheeks

    • forehead

    • glabellar region

    • end of nose

    • chin

  • face flushes easily with heat / alcohol

  • migraines more common

  • rhinophyma in men

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