Rosacea
Rosacea is a very common inflammatory condition affecting the convexities of the face such as the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead
It can present as
- Flushing
- Blushing
- Redness of the face
- Pimples and yellowheads (papules and pustules)
- a red nose
- an enlarged nose (rhinophyma)
- telangiectasis (broken blood vessels)
Treatment
| Topical |
metronidazole |
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azelaic acid 20% gel |
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| Systemic |
propanolol for flushing |
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oxytetracycline |
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tetracycline |
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doxycycline (efracea) |
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Isotretinoin |
Laser
Intense Pulsed Light
For more information on rosacea
About rosacea
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