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Rosacea Flashcards

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Rosacea

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Chronic relapsing and remitting disorder of the skin

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Presentation

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  • Chronic flushing precipitated by alcohol or spicy foods
  • fixed erythema: chin, nose, cheeks, forehead
  • Telangiectasia, papules, pustules (no comeodones)
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Association

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  • Rhinophyma: Swelling and soft tissue overgrowth of the nose in males
  • Blepharitis: Scaling and irriation at the eyelids
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Treatment

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Avoid sun exposure

topical azeliac acid

oral doxycycline or azithromycin

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