title: [Rosacea].
abstract: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease appearing in the central area of the face of middle-aged patients. It is characterized by flushing, permanent erythema, telangiectasia, papules, pustules, and the absence of comedones. Its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are not completely understood, although a number of hypotheses point to vascular abnormalities and infection by microorganisms such as Demodex folliculorum. Rosacea is classified into 4 subtypes, which determine the therapeutic approach based on skin care, topical antiinflammatory agents, topical and oral antibiotics and retinoids, and, in some instances, light-based therapy and surgery.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona, España.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alomar
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy