Surgical rosacea.
BACKGROUND
Rosacea is a common cutaneous disease. The dermatologic surgeon will frequently encounter rosacea in the surgical patient.


OBJECTIVE
To describe observations regarding surgical and wound care techniques that facilitate and improve outcomes in the rosacea patient.


METHODS
We present a compilation of our clinical experience and observations regarding rosacea in the dermatologic surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Simple interventions such as disease recognition and treatment, proper wound care and suture selection, as well as patient counseling have proven beneficial in optimizing surgical outcomes in the rosacea patient.
Weber
Paul J
PJ
Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Moody
Brent R
BR
D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012393:Rosacea / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy