Author's details
- Dr. Khashau Eleburuike
- MBBS (Ilorin) MSc. Global Health Karolinska Institute.
- Resident doctor in family medicine in Northern Sweden.
Reviewer's details
- Dr. Gboyega Olarinoye
- MBBS, FMCP.
- Dermatologist FMC Keffi Nassarawa State. Nigeria
Rosacea
Background
Rosacea in darker-skinned individuals may present with less obvious redness but can still cause persistent facial swelling, bumps, or pustules, leading to misdiagnosis as acne or other skin conditions. Common areas affected include the cheeks, nose, and forehead, with symptoms like burning, stinging, and visible blood vessels that may be harder to detect on darker skin. Treatment involves topical or oral medications such as metronidazole, azelaic acid, or doxycycline, as well as lifestyle modifications to avoid triggers like sun exposure, spicy foods, nicotine, or stress.
References
- Zhang, H., Tang, K., Wang, Y. et al. Rosacea Treatment: Review and Update. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 11, 13–24 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-020-00461-0
- M. Schaller, L.M.C. Almeida, A. Bewley, B. Cribier, N.C. Dlova, G. Kautz, M. Mannis, H.H. Oon, M. Rajagopalan, M. Steinhoff, D. Thiboutot, P. Troielli, G. Webster, Y. Wu, E. van Zuuren, J. Tan, Rosacea treatment update: recommendations from the global ROSacea COnsensus (ROSCO) panel, British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 176, Issue 2, 1 February 2017, Pages 465–471, https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.15173
- Andrew D. Bowser. Rosacea likely underdiagnosed, suboptimally treated in skin of color . 2018; Available at: https://www.mdedge.com/clinicianreviews/article/176695/rosacea/rosacea-likely-underdiagnosed-suboptimally-treated-skin. Accessed -02-17, 2024.