Diagnosing and managing the patient with rosacea.

Rosacea is a common, chronic facial dermatosis that may present in varying manners. Subtypes of rosacea include erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular. In this article, we discuss the diagnosis of these rosacea subtypes and focus on the therapeutics specific to each. Treatments include topical agents, oral antibiotics, laser therapies, surgical treatments, and the role of cosmetics and skin care.