Rosacea

Rosacea is chronic facial inflammatory disorder (erythematotelangiectatic/papulopustular/phymatous/ocular), presenting with central facial flushing/erythema/telangiectasia/papulopustules, triggered by sun/spicy food/alcohol/hot drinks/stress. Treatment: identify/avoid triggers; sun protection; gentle skin care; topical: brimonidine/oxymetazoline (for erythema), metronidazole/azelaic acid/ivermectin (for papules); oral: low-dose doxycycline; isotretinoin for severe; laser/IPL for telangiectasia/erythema; surgical ablation for rhinophyma; artificial tears/ophthalmology for ocular rosacea; follow-up dermatology/ophthalmology.

Common Symptoms

Central facial flushing/erythema; telangiectasia; papulopustules; rhinophyma; ocular symptoms

Causes and Pathogenesis

Neurovascular dysregulation + immune dysregulation + Demodex causes rosacea.

Treatment

Avoid triggers; topical brimonidine/metronidazole/azelaic; oral doxycycline; laser

Preventive Measures

Sun protection; avoid triggers; gentle skin care; artificial tears.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.