ABSTRACT

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial skin. Despite being one of the most common skin disorders, its pathogenesis remains unclear and controversial. Several different postulates about its pathogenesis can be found in the medical literature. Its prevalence of 0.5% and 10% have been reported. People of West and Northern European descent have the highest risk for rosacea. Rosacea typically manifests in people with light skin and coloured eyes, and more common in women. There is erythema, papul, pustule and telengiectasia in clinical findings. Several well-defined types of rosacea are described including, erythematotelengiectatic rosacea, papulopustuler rosacea, phymatous rosacea and oculer rosacea. Although there are the primary modalities of rosacea as topical and systemic treatments, it is essential to avoid triggering factors. However, the cure for rosacea remains elusive, and currently used medications are for symptomatic control only.