Symptomatic treatment of idiopathic and rosacea-associated cutaneous flushing with propranolol.
Flushing has been associated with medications, rosacea, menopause, carcinoid syndrome, pheochromocytoma, polycythemia, and mastocytosis, although it can occur without known cause. There are no known specific treatments available, but beta-blockers have suppressed flushing reactions in some patients, particularly when associated with anxiety. The medical histories and clinical characteristics of 9 patients with either idiopathic flushing or flushing associated with rosacea were reviewed. Eight patients experienced subjective improvement with propranolol therapy.
Craige
Helen
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Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas 75390-9190, USA.
Cohen
Jack B
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005483:Flushing / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012393:Rosacea / Q000150:complications*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011433:Propranolol