rosacaie Flashcards

1
Q

what

A

common skin condition causing flushing of forehead, nose, cheeks and chin

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2
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mostly seen in

A

females 30-60

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3
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features

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flushing
telangiectasia
develops into persistent erythema with papules + pustules

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4
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Mx

A

mild - topical metronidazole

severe - oral tetracycline

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5
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complications

A

rhinophyma

ocular invovlements

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6
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Mx - prominent telangiecstasia

A

laser therapy

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