Publication details
Rosacea a dermatitis perioralis
| Title in English | Rosacea and Perioral Dermatitis |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Česko-slovenská dermatologie |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Field | Dermatovenerology |
| Keywords | rosacea; perioral dermatitis |
| Description | Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting mainly the central part of the face. Etiology has not been disclosed completely: inborn skin vascular homeostasis anomalies, degeneration of dermal matrix, UV light exposure or microorganism (Helicobacter pylori) influence has been hypothesised. Manifestations include flushing, persistent erythema, papules, pustules and teleangiectasia. Rosacea has following variants - erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous and ocular rosacea. Perioral dermatitis is a chronic relapsing dermatosis. Most commonly it is caused by a long-term application of topical corticosteroids, excessive use of moisturizing creams in predisposed individuals with atopic diathesis, isopropyl myristate influence, UV radiation etc. |