Rosacea Diagnosis - Psychiatric Differential


Rosacea - Basics Acne Rosacea Ocular Rosacea Rosacea Symptoms Rosacea Stages Rosacea Causes and Pathogenesis Triggers Rosacea Treatment Skin Care Sunscreens Skin Function & Rosacea Emotional Factors / Psychological Study Also in this section: Psychological Problems Presenting Alongside Rosacea : Classification of Dermatologic Disease in Rosacea Cases :			Rosacea Diagnosis - Psychiatric Differential Patients with rosacea typically present with a limited range of psychological barriers to their social and private lives: social anxiety depression body dysmorphic disorder Because rosacea is a chronic skin disease, many individuals who have it have become withdrawn out of a social phobia related to their appearance. The essential feature of social phobia is a marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur. Exposure to the social or performance situation almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response, which may take the form of a panic attack. Symptoms associated with a panic attack are irritability, restlessness, feeling "on edge", tension, dizziness, agitation, an inability to relax, sweating, palpitations, shortness of breath and/or dry mouth. Adults with rosacea suffering these symptoms will usually recognize that their fear is excessive or unreasonable but remain unable to control their symptoms. For this reason, patients with rosacea often avoid social or performance-related issues and events, leading to a significant interference in their daily routine.