Rosacea (Updated), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
By Kenneth Kee
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This book describes Rosacea (Updated), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
Updated Classification and Treatment for Rosacea
Doctors are still trying to determine the causes of the disorder.
Many believed that it may be an auto-immune disease.
Updated Classification of rosacea:
Doctors have traditionally classified rosacea into 4 subtypes:
1. Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea involves flushing, persistent redness, and visible blood vessels or “spider veins” on the face
2. Papulopustular rosacea involves redness, swelling, and acne-like papules or pustules on the face
3. Phymatous rosacea involves thickened skin, enlarged pores, and bumps on the face
4. Ocular rosacea affects the eyes and eyelids, causing symptoms such as dryness, redness, and irritation
In 2017 the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee declared that this classification system does not reflect the latest research on rosacea.
Using more up-to-date research, the committee developed new standards.
The patient may develop persistent redness as the first symptom of rosacea.
Later, the patient may develop papules, pustules, thickened skin, or eye symptoms.
The patient may be diagnosed with rosacea if the patient develops persistent facial redness, thickened facial skin, or 2 or more of these features:
1. Flushing
2. Papules and pustules, often known as pimples
3. Dilated blood vessels, sometimes known as “spider veins”
4. Eye symptoms, such as redness and irritation
If the patient develops new symptoms of rosacea, the patient should let the doctor know.
In some cases, they might advise changes to the treatment plan.
Links to other disorders:
A recent review conducted by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee found that if the patient has rosacea, the patient may be at higher risk of:
1. High blood pressure
2. High blood cholesterol
3. Coronary artery disease
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
5. Gastrointestinal diseases, such as Celiac disease, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome
6. Neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or multiple sclerosis
7. Allergic disorders, such as food allergy or seasonal allergy
8. Certain types of cancer, such as thyroid cancer and basal cell skin cancer
9. More research is needed to confirm these potential links and understand the relationships between rosacea and other medical disorders.
They are also working to identify better treatment strategies.
New medicines approved:
In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have added to the list of medicines approved to treat rosacea.
Most recently, in 2017, it approved the usage of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to treat persistent facial redness caused by rosacea.
The FDA has also approved other treatments for rosacea, such as:
1. Ivermectin
2. Azelaic acid
3. Brimonidine
4. Metronidazole
5. Sulfacetamide/sulphur
Based on a 2018 review, studies indicate that certain antibiotics, beta-blockers, and laser or light therapy may also assist to relieve symptoms of rosacea.
The advised treatment approach will differ depending on the specific symptoms the patient has.
Several experimental treatments for rosacea are being developed and tested.
Secukinumab is a medicine that is used to treat psoriasis, another skin disorder.
Researchers are also studying the possible use of the drug timolol as a treatment for rosacea.
There is also continual research on new approaches to using laser or light therapy to treat rosacea.
Scientists in France and Finland are assessing a new type of laser for treating rosacea.
Doctors in the USA are studying a combined light-sensitive chemicals and light therapy.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Rosacea (Updated)
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
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Kenneth Kee
Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"
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