[Rosacea].
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.
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Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona, España.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy