Rosacea Patient Education
Patient Education
- Patient should be informed that there is no cure for rosacea and that the available treatment options can only delay the progression of symptoms
- The most important steps are to avoid precipitating and aggravating factors
- Educate on the regular use of sunscreens, proper skin care, and importance of follow-up for ocular symptoms
- Patients with ocular features should use ultraviolet-coated sunglasses and practice lid hygiene which includes warm compresses, dilute baby shampoo scrubs, application of lubricating eyedrops and meibomian gland expression
- Consider a referral to:
- A dermatologist if symptoms are more severe and acne are refractory to treatment
- An ophthalmologist if patients with ocular rosacea have persistent or serious ocular symptoms