Rosacea: I. Etiology, pathogenesis, and subtype classification - 24/08/11
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Boston, Massachusetts
Abstract |
Rosacea is one of the most common conditions dermatologists treat. Rosacea is most often characterized by transient or persistent central facial erythema, visible blood vessels, and often papules and pustules. Based on patterns of physical findings, rosacea can be classified into 4 broad subtypes: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular. The cause of rosacea remains somewhat of a mystery. Several hypotheses have been documented in the literature and include potential roles for vascular abnormalities, dermal matrix degeneration, environmental factors, and microorganisms such as Demodex folliculorum and Helicobacter pylori. This article reviews the current literature on rosacea with emphasis placed on the new classification system and the main pathogenic theories.
Learning objective |
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be acquainted with rosacea's defining characteristics, the new subtype classification system, and the main theories on pathogenesis.
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Initial support for the clinical-educator fellowship program from which this study resulted was provided by a generous grant from Ronald Krancer to the Dermatology Section of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, in honor of his dermatologist, Paul R. Gross, MD. Conflict of interest: None identified. |
Vol 51 - N° 3
P. 327-341 - septembre 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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