Disease or Syndrome
rosacea
ro·sa·ce·a [ roh-zey-shee-uh ]
Subclass of:
Dermatologic disorders
Etymology:
Latin rosaceus = rosy
Also called:
Acne rosacea
Definitions related to rosacea:
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A chronic dermatitis characterized by redness, flushing, pustules and papules on the face.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A chronic erythematous skin disorder that affects the face. It is characterized by the development of redness in the cheeks, nose, and/or forehead and telangiectasia. Sometimes, the erythematous changes may involve the eyelids.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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).NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A skin condition that enlarges blood vessels in the face, causing redness of the nose and other parts of the face.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It most often affects middle-aged and older adults. In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can include Frequent redness of the face, or flushing; Small, red lines under the skin; Acne; A swollen nose; Thick skin, usually on the forehead, chin, and cheeks; Red, dry, itchy eyes and sometimes vision problems . No one knows what causes rosacea. You may be more likely to have it if you blush a lot or if rosacea runs in your family. Rosacea is not dangerous. There is no cure, but treatments can help. They include medicines and sometimes surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by facial flushing, telangiectasias, erythema, papules, pustules, and, in severe cases, rhinophyma. Diagnosis is based on the characteristic appearance and history. Treatment depends on severity and includes topical metronidazole, topical and oral antibiotics, topical ivermectin,...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Rosacea is a common condition characterized by symptoms of facial flushing and a spectrum of clinical signs, including erythema, telangiectasia, coarseness of skin, and an inflammatory papulopustular eruption resembling acne. An expert committee assembled by the National Rosacea Society explicitly defined and classified rosacea in April...WebMD, 2019
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Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, other skin problems or natural ruddiness.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Rosacea is a common chronic disorder of the skin characterized by redness, flushing, and other cutaneous findings that often include telangiectases, roughened skin, rhinophyma, and general inflammation that can resemble acne. It primarily affects the convexities of the central face, including the cheeks, chin, nose, and central forehead,...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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