Atypical rosacea in a male patient: case study

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Rare Diseases
• Clinical Case Reports

Background:

• Rosacea fulminans is an uncommon, idiopathic condition.
• It predominantly affects women, with rare occurrences reported in men.
• Characterized by sudden pustules and nodules, typically on the face, without systemic symptoms.

Observation:

• A 37-year-old male patient presented with papulopustules.
• Lesions were primarily localized to the nasal area.
• Histopathological examination confirmed features consistent with rosacea fulminans.

Findings:

• This case represents a rare instance of rosacea fulminans in a male patient.
• The presentation with nasal papulopustules is atypical.
• Successful management involved a combination of therapies.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering rosacea fulminans in male patients with abrupt facial pustulosis.
• Suggests that treatment regimens for rosacea fulminans may be effective in male patients.
• Contributes to the limited literature on male rosacea fulminans cases.