Rosacea
Alternative names:
acne rosacea
Symptoms:
- rashes
- erythema (red areas on the face)
- discrete areas or the entire face
- a tendency to flush, blush easily
- increased vascularity (telangiectasis) of the face
- a red, bulbous nose
- acne-like skin eruptions (macules, nodules, pustules, may ooze or crust)
- a burning or stinging sensation of the face
Signs and tests:
Diagnosis is based primarily on the skin's appearance. Rosacea is distinguished from other skin disorders by the vascular component (telangiectasis).
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