Rosacea Types
Rosacea is a serious condition that causes skin redness similar to sunburn. Rosacea can cause a temporary redness, but it will eventually become permanent. Rosacea can be triggered by many things, such as stress, caffeine, or heat. NYU Langone healthcare professionals can determine if your symptoms are caused by Rosacea, or another condition. They can also identify the type of Rosacea that may be affecting your skin. Rosacea is a skin condition that causes face redness. It can start with small symptoms and progress to larger skin changes if not treated.
Rosacea can affect people differently. Some people have all four or just one. It is important to know the differences between each type and how to treat Rosacea. Rosacea is divided into four types, although most people experience symptoms from more than one type. The four types of Rosacea are described in the following:
Vascular Rosacea
What used to be referred to as the starting phase or pre-rosacea, is now the first kind of the condition, called vascular Rosacea or erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea. This condition is more common and is marked by severe facial redness. Rarely do people notice visible blood vessels on the cheeks and nose bridge.
2- Ocular Rosacea
Signs of ocular Rosacea affect the eyes and make them look bloodshot or wet. A burning or irritation sensation in the eye could be linked to ocular Rosacea. Ocular Rosacea can cause sensitive eyes and persistently dry eyelids. The occurrence of ocular rosacea may be higher than before, despite the fact that the connection between skin symptoms and eye symptoms can be easily overlooked. The first step in a complete diagnosis is to identify the type or types of Rosacea which might be causing your symptoms. Both you and your doctor must understand what daily activities and routines may be causing your symptoms. The types of Rosacea include diagnosing the type of Rosacea that is causing your symptoms, and suggesting treatment to improve the look and feel of your skin.
Rosacea Inflammatory
Rosacea can be classified as either papulopustular Rosacea, or inflammatory Rosacea. The main symptom of Rosacea is a severe redness in the face. It can also cause red bumps and pimples. These bumps are called papules or pustules. They are not acne, and require a different treatment. Rosacea inflammatory is treated by using gels like azelaic (Azelex, Finacea, MetroGel, and others) or oral medications such as Oracea, which contains doxycycline.
4- Phymatous Rosacea
Rosacea Phymatous can cause skin to scar, thicken and become bumpy. It may also discolor. This rare, but curable type can sometimes affect your nose. It results in what’s known as a rhinophyma (bulb nose) and is more common in men than women.
