Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 5, 2025
04:53
Author Spotlight: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders in Acute COPD — A Safe, Cost-Effective Approach
Published on: October 18, 2024
972
Rosacea, poor sleep quality, and obstructive sleep apnea: A commentary on potential interconnected features
Ellen M S Xerfan1, Monica L Andersen2, Anamaria S Facina3
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Translacional, Departamento de Medicina, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|January 28, 2022
Summary
Sleep disturbances, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), may trigger rosacea by causing inflammation and stress. Addressing poor sleep could improve management for this systemic skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Sleep Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Rosacea is increasingly recognized as a systemic disease, not just a skin disorder.
- Classical rosacea symptoms like erythema and flushing may be linked to systemic and metabolic comorbidities.
- Sleep disturbance is emerging as a potential trigger for rosacea flares.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the link between sleep disturbance and rosacea.
- To highlight obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a specific sleep disorder potentially associated with rosacea.
- To discuss the mechanisms through which poor sleep may exacerbate rosacea.
Main Methods:
- Review of current evidence linking sleep disorders, metabolic syndrome, and rosacea.
- Discussion of physiological pathways including autonomic activation, catecholamine release, and inflammation.
- Examination of sleep's impact on immunological function and skin barrier integrity.
Main Results:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often linked with metabolic syndrome, may aggravate rosacea through autonomic system activation.
- Poor sleep can lead to immunological modulation and skin barrier impairment, potentially triggering rosacea.
- Inflammatory and stress conditions induced by poor sleep are proposed mechanisms linking sleep disturbance to rosacea.
Conclusions:
- Sleep disturbance, especially OSA, is a significant factor to consider in rosacea pathogenesis and management.
- Further research is needed to solidify the relationship between sleep disorders and rosacea.
- Improving sleep quality may offer a novel therapeutic approach for patients with rosacea.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:21Sleep Apnea
235
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops intermittently during sleep, often leading to significant health issues. Each episode can last from 10 to 20 seconds or more and is frequently accompanied by a brief arousal from sleep. This disturbance, largely unnoticed by the individual, can lead to severe daytime fatigue. Commonly, individuals seek help after being informed by their partners about loud snoring and noticeable breathing pauses during sleep.
The condition is more prevalent among...
The condition is more prevalent among...
235
01:13Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
257
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
257
01:17Other Pulmonary Disorders
931
Respiratory disorders encompass a range of conditions with varying levels of severity. Asthma, marked by chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity, is one such condition. It can lead to airway obstruction due to factors like bronchial spasms, mucosal edema, increased mucus secretion, or epithelial damage. Asthma triggers are diverse, ranging from allergens to emotional upset, and treatment focuses on both immediate relief through bronchodilators and long-term inflammation suppression.
931
01:24Sleep-Wake Cycles
1.8K
Sleep is an essential physiological process vital to maintaining overall well-being. The reticular activating system (RAS), a network of neurons in the brainstem, regulates wakefulness and sleep. While it may seem passive, sleep consists of distinct cycles, each with its unique characteristics and functions. Two key sleep phases are non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM).
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge:
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge:
1.8K
01:27Insomnia
142
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, and waking up too early without being able to return to sleep. People with insomnia often experience these disruptions at least three nights a week for at least one month. Chronic insomnia, which lasts for at least three months, can lead to increased anxiety, which in turn can worsen sleep difficulties, creating a cycle of sleeplessness and stress.
Multiple factors contribute...
Multiple factors contribute...
142
01:27Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection
440
Physical assessment of the respiratory tract through inspection is a crucial step in understanding the patient's respiratory health. It provides insights into the functioning of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal structure, and even the patient's nutritional status. This comprehensive approach involves observing several vital aspects: chest configuration, breathing patterns, respiratory rates, skin color, and use of accessory muscles.
Chest Configuration
The chest configuration...
Chest Configuration
The chest configuration...
440