Devices and topical agents for rosacea management.
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چکیده
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that predominantly affects facial skin in light-skinned individuals and can be divided into 4 subtypes. Patients can display signs of more than 1 subtype. Diffuse facial erythema is a common finding in rosacea patients and can lead to persistent erythema. Although there is no cure for rosacea, reduction of signs and symptoms can be achieved via various treatment modalities. This article reviews devices and topical agents currently available for the management of rosacea.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cutis
دوره 94 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014