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Systemic comorbidities associated with rosacea: a multicentric retrospective observational study.
Berna Aksoy1,2, Özlem Ekiz3, Emine Unal4
1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey.
International Journal of Dermatology
|December 22, 2018
Summary
Rosacea is linked to systemic disorders like respiratory, gastrointestinal, and metabolic issues. The risk of these comorbidities increases with rosacea severity and duration.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Rosacea, once viewed as a skin-only condition, is increasingly recognized for its association with systemic disorders.
- Understanding these systemic links is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify systemic comorbidities associated with rosacea.
- To investigate the relationship between rosacea characteristics (type, severity, duration) and the presence of systemic comorbidities.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, multicenter study involving 1,195 rosacea patients and 621 controls across 13 Turkish dermatology clinics.
- Data collected via physician-administered questionnaires, including rosacea details and patient medical history of comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Rosacea patients exhibited higher rates of respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, and metabolic/hepatobiliary disorders compared to controls.
- These systemic comorbidities showed a dependency on the severity and duration of rosacea.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should consider potential systemic comorbidities in rosacea patients.
- The likelihood of systemic involvement in rosacea increases with disease severity and duration.
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