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