Rosacea fulminans

Cutis. 2013 Jul;92(1):29-32.

Abstract

We review rosacea fulminans, a rare condition that may cause facial scarring and disfigurement. All physicians and health care professionals must be aware of this form of rosacea to treat or refer the patient. Early treatment of rosacea fulminans is essential to avoid scarring.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Cicatrix / prevention & control
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Facial Dermatoses / complications
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / administration & dosage
  • Isotretinoin / therapeutic use
  • Quality of Life*
  • Rosacea / complications
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • Rosacea / pathology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Isotretinoin