Diagnosis: Rosacea
Description: Red butterfly rash.
Morphology: Papules,red
Site: Face
Sex: F
Age: 78
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
A 78-year-old woman presented with an erythematous, butterfly, papulopustular rash and swelling of the face of many years duration. The condition characterized by exacerbations and remissions. The rash responded with partial improvement on prolonged usage of topical &/or systemic antibiotics.
N.B. Rosacea usually affects young adult and middle aged women (20-60 years).