Rosacea

chronic inflammatory disorder with telangiectasia, erythema, papules, pustules in central areas of face

Etiology
1. unknown 2. usually begins in middle age or later 3. most common in people with fair complexions

Signs & Symptoms
1. erythema, papules, pustules, telangiectasia on face 2. occ on trunk or extremities 3. tissue hypertrophy may result

Treatment
1. tetracycline 2. topical metronidazole gel 3. food allergies 4. HCl 5. beta carotene, zin