(1) Subtype 1
Erythematotelangiectatic (ETR)
(characterized by persistent redness, usually with the Butterfly or T -Zone)
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(2) Subtype 2
Papulopustular (PPR)
(characterized by persistent redness with bumps [papules] and pimples [pustules])
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(3) Subtype 3
Phymatous (Rhinophyma)
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Variants of Rhinophyma:
Glandular
Fibrous
Fibroangiomatous
Actinic
Rhinophymous leishmaniasis
(4) Subtype 4
Ocular
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Phenotypes
Glandular Rosacea [1]
Variants of Rosacea
1. Granulomatous Rosacea
Granulomatous rosacea
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2. Rosacea Fulminans
3. Steroid-induced acneiform eruption
4. Perioral dermatitis
5. Persistent edema of rosacea
6. Gram-negative Rosacea
7. Halogen Rosacea
8. Rosacea Conglobata
9. Rosacea Inversa
10. Lymphedema (Morbihan's disease)
11. Gnatophyma
12. Metophyma (forehead)
13. Motophyma (one or both ears)
14. Blepharophyma (eyelids)
15. Otophyma (ears) (PubMed Article)
16. Demodectic Rosacea
17. Rosacea Keratitis
18. Lupoid Rosacea
19. Pyoderma Faciale
There is some of confusion and debate on what constitutes a rosacea variant - more info
Not to mention, there is a classification controversy on this subject.
End Notes:
[1] "Glandular rosacea occurs predominantly in males who characteristically have oily skin, large pores, a tendency to rhinophyma, and inflammatory lesions, including papules, pustules and nodulocystic lesions, that extend onto the lateral cheeks and neck."
Literature review highlights renewed interest in rosacea research
Dermatology Times Nov 1, 2006
By: Cheryl Guttman
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