Flashcards in Rosacea Deck (19)
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What is chronic acneform eruption on face with flushing and telangiectasia?
rosacea
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Do you this comedones with this?
nope
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Who gets rosacea?
30-50 yo, females > males, fair skinned > dark skinned
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What is clinical diagnosis for rosacea?
persistent erythema of central portion of the face lasting at least 3 mo
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What is supporting criteria for rosacea dx?
flushing, papules, pustules, telangiectasias
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What are secondary characteristics of rosacea?
burning, stinging, edema, plaques, dry appearance, ocular manifestations, phymatous changes
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What is the erythematelangiectatic type?
central flushing with burning and stinging, redness sparing periocular skin
triggered
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What can trigger erythematelangiectic rosacea?
emotional stress, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, cold or hot weather, hot baths and showers
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What is papulopustular rosacea?
classic example, middle age women, red center with small papules with pinpoint pustules
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What is rhinophyma?
progressive rosacea, chronic nasal inflammation, irreversible hyperplasia of nasal tissue,
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Who gets rhinophyma?
men
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How do you treat rhinophyma?
isotretinoin topicals and surgical correction
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What are the ocular manifestations of rosacea?
blepharitis, conjunctivitis, episcleritis, rosacea keratitis --> corneal ulcers
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What will pt with ocular rosacea complain of?
stinging, burning, dryness, irritation with light or foreign body sensations
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What are precipitating factors with rosacea?
ETOH, spicy food, hot coffee, tea, soups, caffeine, exercise, skin care products, sudden temperature changes
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What is something that can look like roseacea?
carcinoid syndrome - flushing - GI tumor
SLE - butterfly rash
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How can you rule out the ddx of rosacea?
carcinoid and SLE do not have papules or pustules
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What is the treatment of rosacea?
avoidance
Topical Metronidazole 0.75% or 1%
(MetroGel, Metrocream, MetroLotion)
Topical azelaic acid
15% gel or foam (Finacea), or 20% cream (Azelex)
Topical brimonidine gel 0.5% (Mirvaso)
Topical form of the alpha-2 agonist
Topical & PO Antibiotics - as in Acne
Isotretinoin (13 cis - retinoic acid)
For refractory disease, alternative is Dapsone
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