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Rosacea
Lecture 27
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Pharmacology
Professional
04/06/2013

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What is rosacea subtype 1?
Definition
Erythematotelangiectic - easily irritated face, specifically cheeks, w/ telangiectasias
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What is rosacea subtype 2?
Definition
Papulopustular - erythema comes with papules that resemble acne
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What is rosacea subtype 3?
Definition
Phymatous - thickened skin, prominant pores. Alone or with 1/2/4
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What is rosacea subtype 4?
Definition
Ocular - foreign body sensation in the eye, lid inflammation. Affects 1/2 of rosacea patients
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What are triggers of rosacea?
Definition
- Spicy, Alcohol, drying agents, oil containing skin care
- Environment - very hot or cold, strenuous exercise, stress
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What is daily treatment for rosacea?
Definition
- Use soap free cleanser - Cetaphil
- Avoid exfoliation
- Avoid alcohol, salicylic acid, etc
- Use sunscreen w/ TITANIUM/ZINC daily
- Emollient moisturizer
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What is primary therapy for subtype 1 of rosacea?
Definition
- Metronidazole gel or Azelaic acid/Azelex or Sulfacetamide
- Oral tetracycline
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What is primary therapy for subtype 2 of rosacea?
Definition
- Topical metronidazole OR azelex + tetracycline
**2nd: benzaclin
- Regimen: Metronidazole + Oracea + cleanser
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What is primary therapy for subtype 3 or 4 of rosacea?
Definition
- 3: Tetracycline, referral for isotretinoin
- 4: topical or oral tetracycline, eyelid hygiene
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What is the mainstay for Rosacea therapy?
Definition
Metronidazole cream or gel
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