Rosacea is a skin disease that is characterized by facial erythematic, prolonged and persistent episodic flushing, Papulopustulosa Acne form, telangiectases and late fibro tic hypertrophy of the nose, could also affect the eye.
Although it is not known which is the cause of this disease has been linked to gastrointestinal disorders associated with Helicobacter pylori, by increasing parasitic skin saprophytes (Demodex folliculorum), inheritance (also known as the Celtic curse)
In climatic factors influencing its evolution, heat, alcohol, emotional stress.
At the beginning of this disease are frequent episodes of flushing (pre Rosacea)
When the table persists and progresses to different stages:Stage l: persistent erythematic and telangiectasias
Stage II: Persistent erythematic, telangiectases, papules
Stage lll: Erythematic persistent coarse telangiectasias, papules, pustules and rhinophyma
Ocular Rosacea occurs in stages beginning with ll and lll in eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, may lead to blepharitis or blefaroconjuntivitis can be confused with other ophthalmic frames.