TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 81. Rosacea A1 - Pelle, Michelle T. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintRosacea at a GlanceRosacea affects all races, but is most common in fair-skinned individuals.Triggers of rosacea may include hot or cold temperature, sunlight, wind, hot drinks, exercise, spicy food, alcohol, emotions, cosmetics, topical irritants, menopausal flushing, and medications that promote flushing.There are four rosacea subtypes: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular.The primary clinical features of rosacea include flushing, inflammatory papules, pustules, and telangiectases.Secondary features of rosacea may include facial burning and stinging, edema, plaques, a dry appearance, phyma, peripheral flushing, and ocular manifestations.Sun protection and trigger avoidance are important for prevention in all types of rosacea.Rosacea therapy may include barrier protection practices, topical antimicrobials, oral antibiotics, retinoids, intense pulsed light, and vascular laser modalities for adequate long-term control of symptoms. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/23 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56047571 ER -