Rosacea

Synonyms

Acne Rosacea

Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea

Granulomatous Rosacea

Ocular Rosacea

Papulopustular Rosacea

Phymatous Rosacea

Rosacea, Erythematotelangiectatic

Rosacea, Granulomatous

Rosacea, Ocular

Rosacea, Papulopustular

Rosacea, Phymatous

A cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms. It may occur at any age but typically after age 30. There are various subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (National Rosacea Society's Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea, J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).