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Finevin® - a heptanedicarboxylic acid used for the treatment of mild to moderate
adult acne. Also called azelex acid or azelaic acid. Use of azelaic acid
products may cause increased facial redness in rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Florone® - By Dermik, (Diflorasone) topical high to very high potency
corticosteroid, used in the treatment seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Also sold under the brand
names: Florone E®, Maxiflor®, Psorcon™. Use of steroids can
result in steroid-induced rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Fluex - (Fluocinonide), a high potency corticosteroid medication used in the
treatment of inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions,
eczema, and psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names: Fluonex®, Dermacin, Licon,
Lidex, Lidex-E. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Fluonex® - (Fluocinonide), a high potency corticosteroid medication used in the
treatment eczema, and psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names: Fluex, Dermacin, Licon, Lidex,
Lidex-E. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Fluonid - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid medication used in the treatment of eczema, and
psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names: Derma-Smoothe/FS, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo,
Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Flurandrenolide - anti-inflammatory low to medium potency topical corticosteroid
medication used in the treatment eczema, and psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names:
Cordran®, Cordran® SP, Drenison®. Use of steroids can result in
steroid-induced rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Flurosyn - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid medication used in the treatmen eczema, and
psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names: Derma-Smoothe/FS, Fluonid, FS Shampoo,
Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced
rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Fluticasone - a corticosteroid treatment for seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Available as a cream or ointment. Also sold under
the brand name Cutivate®. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced
rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Flushing - Reddening of the face similar to blushing. Occurs when a larger amount of
blood flows through vessels quickly and the vessels expand under the skin to handle
the flow commonly found in rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
FS Shampoo - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid treatment medication for eczema, and
psoriasis. Also sold under the brand names: Derma-Smoothe/FS, Fluonid, Flurosyn,
Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol. Use of steroids can result in steroid-induced
rosacea, adult rosacea, acne rosacea & ocular rosacea.
Article of the Week - Symptoms that Mimic Rosacea
The many symptoms that mimic rosacea and the many skin conditions with symptoms similar to rosacea
can make the diagnosis of rosacea difficult. Learning the difference between the symptoms of rosacea,
eczema, acne, lupus and psoriasis is necessary to understanding your skin condition.
What is Rosacea? In its classic symptoms
rosacea is patchy flushing (redness) and inflammation, particularly on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and
around the mouth. It typically appears between the ages of 30 and 50 and affects more women than men.
Because the symptoms emerge slowly, rosacea may initially be mistaken for sunburn, leading to a delay
in treatment. Rosacea is a hereditary; chronic skin disorder which most often affects the nose, forehead,
cheekbones, and chin. Groups of tiny microvessels close to the surface of the skin become dilated,
resulting in blotchy red areas with small papules and pustules.
The redness can come and go, but eventually it may become permanent. Furthermore, the skin
tissue can swell and thicken and may be tender and sensitive to the touch.
The butterfly rash of lupus can also lead to
a mis-diagnosis of rosacea. Lupus may be hard to diagnose. It's often mistaken for other
diseases. For this reason, lupus has been called the "great imitator." The signs of lupus differ from
person to person. Some people have just a few signs; others have more. A common symptom of lupus includes
a red rash or color change on the face, often in the shape of a butterfly across the nose and cheeks,
which can be mistaken for rosacea.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Acne
is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules)
that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne affects most
teenagers to some extent, but can also affect adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s. While there is no
permanent cure for acne, it is controllable. Medications used in the treatment of acne can be too
harsh or aggressive leading to the onset of rosacea or acne rosacea.
Aggressive acne treatments to reduce oiliness of the skin
can result in the flaking associated with seborrheic dermatitis.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Psoriasis
causes the skin to become inflamed, while producing red, thickened areas with silvery scales.
This persistent skin disease occurs most often on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower
back. In some cases, psoriasis is so mild that people don't know they have it. At the opposite
extreme, severe psoriasis may cover large areas of the body.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the word
Eczema is used to describe all kinds of red, blistering,
oozing, scaly, brownish, thickened, and itching skin conditions. Eczema is
associated with dry, rough, red, itchy, skin dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering,
cracking, oozing, or bleeding. The most common symptom that people complain about is the
itch that is a side effect of eczema. It's sometimes called the 'itch that rashes', meaning
that once you start scratching, you develop a rash.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology,
a
substance called urushiol, found in the sap of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac, causes
Poison Ivy Rash.
Toxicodendron dermatitis, also called Allergic phytodermatitis or
Rhus dermatitis is an allergic contact dermatitis that occurs from exposure to members of the
plant genus Toxicodendron. In North America, this includes poison ivy, poison oak, and, much
less frequently, poison sumac. In those who are sensitive, urushiol causes a reaction in the
form of a line or streak of rash (sometimes resembling insect bites) within 12-48 hours.
Blisters and severe itching will follow redness and swelling. In a few days, the blisters
become crusted and begin to scale. The rash will usually take about ten days to heal, sometimes
leaving small spots. The rash can affect almost any part of the body, especially areas where the
skin is thin.
Insect Bites and Stings can produce local inflammatory reactions that may vary in appearance.
Acute reactions may appear as hives; more chronic reactions may appear as inflammatory papule
(circumscribed, solid elevations on the skin) or may be characterized by a blister or blisters.
It is possible for these skin conditions to co-exist making successful rosacea treatment a very
difficult endeavor. Treating rosacea or other skin conditions need not involve an endless round
of laser treatments and antibiotics, it can be as simple as modifying your lifestyle to include
positive rosacea health and skin care habits. The treatment of rosacea or any skin condition must
involve treatment of the whole body. The key to controlling rosacea is awareness and early intervention.
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