Rosacea

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Summary of Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, small and superficial dilated blood vessels on facial skin, papules, pustules, and swelling. Rosacea affects all ages and has four subtypes, three affecting the skin and the fourth affecting the eyes (ocular type).

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A 30-year-old woman comes to her dermatologist's office because of facial flushing and a “stinging sensation” for the past four months. She reports that her condition worsens upon eating spicy foods or drinking hot beverages. Physical examination shows papulopustular lesions and telangiectasia around the nares as seen in the image below.

Which of the following is associated with this woman's current condition?

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