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Are There Different Types of Rosacea?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Bruce Katz, MD
Question viewed 1,830 times
Tags: rosacea, skin tone

I'd like to know how to determine they rosacea type i have

2 answers to Are There Different Types of Rosacea?

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Four Main Types

There are four main types of Rosacea. The most common type, and in many ways the most difficult to treat, is the erythmo-telangiectatic type. This is marked by cnetral erythema (redness) and telangiectasias ( permanently dilated "broken" blood vessels. This is more common in women and less responsive to treatment. Trigger factors flare this type and often it began incidiously in youth in a tendency to blush easily. The second type is the papulo-pustular type. This form of... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Different Types of Rosacea

Yes, facial redness and flushing are the most common signs of rosacea and usually are the first to develop. As the condition worsens, generalized redness can persist, as well as skin roughness and irritation. 1) Pimples and raised skin patches known as plaques can also develop on the skin in addition to the redness. 2) Rosacea may also cause rhinophyma, an enlargement of the nose causing a large, bulbous, appearance. 3) Ocular rosacea is also. Symptoms of ocular rosacea usually include... more
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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