title: Diagnosing and managing the patient with rosacea.
abstract: Rosacea is a common, chronic facial dermatosis that may present in varying manners. Subtypes of rosacea include erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular. In this article, we discuss the diagnosis of these rosacea subtypes and focus on the therapeutics specific to each. Treatments include topical agents, oral antibiotics, laser therapies, surgical treatments, and the role of cosmetics and skin care.
authors.affiliation: Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Christine L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Mackley
authors.forename: Diane M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Thiboutot
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D013409:Sulfacetamide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D013409:Sulfacetamide