Papulopustular rosacea: Prevalence and relationship to photodamage - 24/04/13
Reprint requests: Frank C. Powell, FRCPI, The Regional Center of Dermatology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.Abstract |
Background |
The prevalence and pathogenesis of rosacea is uncertain. Previously, studies used varying definitions of disease and have not explored the relationship of its prevalence to ultraviolet (UV) exposure or photodamage.
Objectives |
We investigated the prevalence of papulopustular rosacea (PPR) and its relationship to UV radiation exposure in 1000 randomly selected Irish individuals.
Methods |
A total of 1000 individuals (500 with low UV exposure and 500 with high UV exposure) were examined. PPR was diagnosed using a standardized definition and photodamage was assessed using a photodamage scale.
Results |
The prevalence of PPR was 2.7%. PPR prevalence was not significantly related to photodamage or UV exposure.
Limitations |
The power to compare UV exposure among those with and without PPR was limited.
Conclusions |
PPR prevalence in Ireland was 2.7%. UV radiation exposure does not appear to affect the prevalence of PPR.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : papulopustular rosacea, photodamage, prevalence, ultraviolet radiation
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| Supported by a grant by the National Rosacea Society, USA. |
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| Dr Sinead M. Langan and Dr Valisiki Mousatou (Mater Misericordiae University Hospital) assisted in the collection of data. Dr Marion Broderick (Inish Mor, Aran Islands), Dr Maura O’Meara (Inish Oirr, Aran Islands), Nurse Mary Crawford (Inish Mor, Aran Islands), Ms Mary Curran (Inish Oirr, Aran Islands), and Sister Dorothy O’Sullivan (Mater Misericordiae University Hospital) assisted with the logistics of participant’s examinations. |
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| All authors were involved in writing the article. No third parties were involved in manuscript development and production. |
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| Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
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