Recommendations for rosacea diagnosis, classification and management: update from the global ROSacea COnsensus 2019 panel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A transition from a subtyping to a phenotyping approach in rosacea is underway, allowing individual patient management according to presenting features instead of categorization by predefined subtypes. The ROSacea COnsensus (ROSCO) 2017 recommendations further support this transition and align with guidance from other working groups.

Objectives

To update and extend previous global ROSCO recommendations in line with the latest research and continue supporting uptake of the phenotype approach in rosacea through clinical tool development.

Methods

Nineteen dermatologists and two ophthalmologists used a modified Delphi approach to reach consensus on statements pertaining to critical aspects of rosacea diagnosis, classification and management. Voting was electron

SUBMITTER: Schaller M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7317217 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature