Types of Rosacea

As with many skin disorders, rosacea  has variants of the condition. In this case, the types of rosacea are identified as sub-types and represent common patterns or groupings of signs and symptoms of this skin disorder. These sub-types include:

Rosacea Sub-type 1 (erythematotelangiectatic rosacea)
This type is characterized by persistent redness and flushing, and may also include visible blood vessels on the skin's surface.

Rosacea Sub-type 2 (papulopustular rosacea)
Sub-type 2 is characterized by transient bumps and pimples with persistent redness.

Rosacea Sub-type 3 (phymatous rosacea)
This is characterized by skin thickening, often resulting in excess tissue development and an enlargement of the nose.

Rosacea Sub-type 4 (ocular rosacea)
This type is characterized by ocular symptoms such as tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, dry eye and recurring styes. The potential for vision loss from corneal damage demands close medical supervision if experiencing this sub-type.

These 4 Rosacea sub-types are not unique to one another, but characteristics of more than one sub-type may be experienced at the same time. With multiple sub-type symptoms, they will often develop in succession. Taking this all into consideration, the types of rosacea may or may not evolve from one sub-type to another and each individual sign or symptom may progress from mild to moderate to severe.

Simply stated, early diagnosis and treatment of rosacea is a must.