Volume 28, Issue 154, December 2024

Rosacea-current information on diagnosis and treatment: A literature review

Dominika Kropidłowska ^1♦, Cezary Bochyński², Patryk Góralski³

¹Poznan University of Medical Sciences, ul. Fredry 10, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
²Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland
³University Clinical Center in Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland

^♦Corresponding Author
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, ul. Fredry 10, 61-701 Poznań, Poland

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Rosacea is a common and chronic inflammatory dermatosis. It occurs with increased frequency among adults of northern European descent with a fair complexion. A prominent role in the formation of skin lesions is attributed to a disturbed immune response and abnormal processes in the skin's vascular system. Treatment is complicated and lengthy. The aim: This publication aims to review the literature on current information on the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea. Results: Rosacea is a disease with a diverse course and etiology. In treatment, it is crucial to recognize the exact subtype of the disease (erythematous-telangiectatic, papulopustular, fimatoid, or ocular) and to identify exacerbating factors. Conclusions: Topical treatment, used as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy, is the first-line treatment is effective in patients with mild to severe rosacea.

Keywords: Rosacea, treatment, diagnosis, rosacea pathogenesis

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e152ms3478

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v28i154.e152ms3478

Published: 21 December 2024