Rosacea Quiz
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Rosacea?
A skin condition that often involves flushing. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics, immune system reactions, and exposure to sunlight seem to be involved.
Typical Symptoms of Rosacea
Redness or bumps on the skin, that occur or worsen with cosmetics
Redness in sun-exposed areas of skin
Bumps containing pus
Facial flushing
Skin abnormality
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Rosacea
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do your rashes worsen after applying cosmetics?
Do you have redness on sun-exposed skin?
Do you have pus-filled bumps on your skin?
Do you currently have a red or flushed face?
Do you have any skin problems?
Treatmentof Rosacea
Creams and medications can alleviate symptoms. Meanwhile, avoiding sunlight and harsh soaps, and wearing sunscreen can prevent symptoms from worsening.
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References
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https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1885/v1
van Zuuren EJ, Arents BWM, van der Linden MMD, Vermeulen S, Fedorowicz Z, Tan J. Rosacea: New Concepts in Classification and Treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2021 Jul;22(4):457-465. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00595-7. Epub 2021 Mar 23. PMID: 33759078; PMCID: PMC8200341.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-021-00595-7
Wollina U. Is rosacea a systemic disease? Clin Dermatol. 2019 Nov-Dec;37(6):629-635. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.032. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31864441.
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Redd TK, Seitzman GD. Ocular rosacea. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov;31(6):503-507. doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000706. PMID: 33009083.
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van Zuuren EJ. Rosacea. N Engl J Med. 2017 Nov 2;377(18):1754-1764. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcp1506630. PMID: 29091565.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMcp1506630
User Testimonials
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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