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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Q Are rosacea and seborrhea related? Are there other medical conditions that symptoms of rosacea could also be attributed to?
AResponse from Dr. Boni Elewski, vice chairman of dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham:
Rosacea shares certain signs and symptoms with a variety of disorders, and dermatologists usually distinguish between similar conditions by looking for a typical pattern or combination of symptoms unique to one or the other.
Though they are distinct disorders, seborrheic dermatitis is the most common facial skin disorder to occur along with rosacea. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic and frequently recurring inflammatory condition that is characterized by a red, scaly or itchy rash often found in the creases around the nose, the inner eyebrows or as dandruff on the scalp. While the two conditions share facial redness, a pattern of flaking, itchy rash and excessive oiliness points to seborrheic dermatitis.
Other signs and symptoms of rosacea that may occur with other conditions include the bumps and pimples of acne vulgaris; the redness and irritation of contact dermatitis; the flushing of carcinoid; and the facial butterfly-shaped red rash of the autoimmune disorder lupus erythematosus.
As always, it is important to consult a physician in order to get accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you have concurrent disorders, more than one therapy may be necessary.
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