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Rosacea: approaches to a complex and chronic skin condition

02 February 2019
Volume 8 · Issue 1

Abstract

Rosacea is a chronic condition of the skin, which is specifically localised to the face. There are several different classifications of rosacea, and it can be a difficult condition to treat, often going misdiagnosed or mistreated. Rosacea can also have a significant psychological impact on the patient's life, and it is important that this impact is considered by the practitioner when determining a treatment plan. This article will explore the different classifications of rosacea and the various options available in treating the condition.

Rosacea is a chronic condition of the skin. There are several different classifications, which makes rosacea a difficult condition to treat. One common symptom of Rosacea is facial flushing, and patients often report that they find this to be one of the most distressing features of the condition. Flushing of the skin is caused by a dysfunction of the neurovascular system, which causes involuntary vasodilatory flushing, generalised redness and erythema, with associated pustules and papules (Wilkin et al, 2002). In addition to this, Steinhoff et al (2016) suggested that there are elements of the immune system that are also involved in the disease process.

Colonisation of the skin is suggested to be another trigger factor in relation to rosacea, with dermidex folliculorum and dermidex brevis being two of the organisms responsible for this. Helicobacter pylori is also suggested to play a role in the disease pathogenesis (Gether et al, 2018).

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