Fast Five Quiz: Pathogenesis and Presentation of Rosacea

William D. James, MD

July 24, 2019

Some of the telltale signs of rosacea that distinguish it from acne are:

Dry and peeling skin
Lack of comedones
Little to no scarring

The development of rhinophyma is possible in isolated incidents of rosacea even without other signs or symptoms. However, rhinophyma is not associated with acne.

Learn more about the clinical presentation of rosacea.

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