Rosacea: An Introduction

Histopathology of Rosacea

Typical histopathalogical findings:

  • damage to the dermal matrix
    • elastosis
    • collagenolysis
    • increased glycosaminoglycans

Signs of advanced photodamage and rosacea are similar.

Rosacea is a photosensitivity disorder, and is triggered by the sun.


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