Rosacea: An Introduction

Rosacea - Basics / Acne Rosacea / Rosacea Stages / Rosacea Causes / Pathogenesis / Rosacea Treatment / Sunscreens / Skin Function & Rosacea / Triggers
Emotional Factors / Psychological Study

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.

Skin Texture - Skin Conditions

Reference 2008: Warnings on Beauty Therapy.

Reference 2007 - 2008: Clinical Skin Care : Skinceuticals

In the background: Saxifraga Rosacea.

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