RosaceaAn informative power point brought to you by Sean Stives

What is it?Disease of the skin on and around the faceCharacterized by chronically flushed, irritated skin, often exhibiting bumps or pimplesOften appears after the age of 30Anyone can get it, but it is more predominant in fair-skinned individuals with a history of easily blushing or becoming flushedMore common in womenMore severe in menNo cureCause unknownOccurs in flares and remissionDevelops into 1 of 4 subtypes

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

Subtype 2

Papulopustular Rosacea

Persistent redness Bumps and pimples also

appear Raised red areas called

plaques may also be present

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

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

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

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 (spf>15)

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