title: The great mimickers of rosacea.
abstract: Although rosacea is one of the most common conditions treated by dermatologists, it also is one of the most misunderstood. It is a chronic disorder affecting the central parts of the face and is characterized by frequent flushing; persistent erythema (ie, lasting for at least 3 months); telangiectasia; and interspersed episodes of inflammation with swelling, papules, and pustules. Understanding the clinical variants and disease course of rosacea is important to differentiate this entity from other conditions that can mimic rosacea. Herein we present several mimickers of rosacea that physicians should consider when diagnosing this condition.
authors.forename: Jeannette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Olazagasti
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, 3301 C St, #1300, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA. nasim.fazel@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Nasim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fazel
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000175:diagnosis; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis