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Rosacea Fulminans - A rosacea variant
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Variations of Rosacea — Rosacea Fulminans: The Most Extreme Rosacea Disease Variation
This variation is possibly the most extreme form of Rosacea.
Rosacea Fulminans only occurs in women.
It is characterized by its very rapid onset, often reaching the peak of severity within only days to weeks.
Lesions form in the appearance of giant abscesses and multiple lesions and the resulting disfigurement is hideous.
Even though Rosacea Fulminans is so disfiguring and debilitating, the prognosis is excellent.
Typically the disease is treated with Accutane and steroids.
Once Rosacea Fulminans is under control, it does not recur.
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One report says that Corticosteroids and isotretinoin are regarded as the two main therapeutic agents. source
One patient was diagnosed with Rosacea fulminans associated with pegylated interferon alpha-2B and ribavirin therapy. source
Another case with Rosacea fulminans was diagnosed in a patient with Crohn's disease: a case report and review of the literature. source
Another report says that it is possible that it is "triggered by high-dose vitamins B6 and B12." source
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