Rosacea

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Rosacea An informative power point brought to you
by Sean Stives
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What is it?

• Disease of the skin on and around the face
• Characterized by chronically flushed, irritated
  skin, often exhibiting bumps or pimples
• Often appears after the age of 30
• Anyone can get it, but it is more predominant in
  fair-skinned individuals with a history of easily
  blushing or becoming flushed
• More common in women
• More severe in men
• No cure
• Cause unknown
• Occurs in flares and remission
• Develops into 1 of 4 subtypes

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Subtype 1

• ErythematotelangiectaticRosacea
• Primarily exhibits facial redness
• Small blood vessels can also be seen on the
  skin's surface
• Skin can also be rough or scaly
• Stinging or burning sensations may also occur

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Subtype 2

• Papulopustular Rosacea
• Persistent redness
• Bumps and pimples also appear
• Raised red areas called plaques may also be
  present

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Subtype 3

• Phymatous Rosacea
• Skin on the face thickens
• Often results in rhinophyma (enlargement of the
  nose due to excess tissue)
• Other parts of the face can also swell

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Subtype 4

• Ocular Rosacea
• Eyes are irritated
• Dry eyes, teary eyes, and bloodshot eyes are
  common
• Eyelids become swollen
• Burning or stinging
• Styes are not uncommon

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Treatment

• Dermatologists often prescribe skin creams or
  pills to treat redness and bumps
• Lasers and other surgeries can also be used to
  correct disfigurements to the nose and hide
  redness, pimples, bumps, and blood vessels
• Antibiotics are used to treat ocular rosacea

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Lifestyle

• To Maintain Remission
• Clean face with a non-abrasive cleaner and blot
  dry with a cotton cloth. (avoid rough washcloths)
• Avoid overexposure to the sun and were sunscreen
  (spfgt15)
• Identify triggers for flare ups and avoid them
  which include sun exposure, emotional stress,
  hot weather, cold weather, alcohol consumption,
  heavy exercise, wind, spicy foods
• Cosmetics can also be used to mask redness by
  using green shades and foundations along with
  yellow base coats while avoiding things with
  pink, red, or orange hues