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This article is from the Rosacea Disorder
FAQ, by David Pascoe pascoedj+usenet@spamcop.net with numerous
contributions by others.
5. Rosacea Reading Glossary
As you read more about Rosacea, you might come across lots of terms that
are new to you. Below is a short list of some of the terms you might come
across.
accutane: a powerful vitman A derivate that was originally prescribed for
severe acne vulgaris. Has been used effectively for rosacea as well. Also
known as roaccutane.
for more info http://www.rocheusa.com/products/accutane/pi.html
blepharitis: inflamation and crusting of the eyelid.
cutaneous: pertaining to the skin.
demodex mites: (demodex folliculorum and demodex brevis): microscopic
mites that lives in the skin. Some have suggested that this is the cause
of rosacea, but most experts discount this theory. According to Dr Nase,
"This theory has now been disproved. Rosacea experts all agree that this
mite plays no real role in the development or progression of rosacea
(except for the odd pustule).", pg. 110 in Beating Rosacea.
chalazion: a lump on the eyelid that is caused by a clogged duct of one or
more of the meibomian glands on the eyelid.
conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin transparent
lining in the front of the eyeballs and eyelids).
dry eye: a condition brought about by abnormal production in the quantity
or quality of tears.
edema: presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular
tissue spaces of the body, especially wrt subcutaneous tissues.
epifacial: another term referring to a full face treatment using
photoderm.
epilight: a treatment very similar to photoderm, originally intended for
hair removal. differs by using different filters to photoderm. For more
information see http://www.skinandhealth.com
erythema: inflammatory redness of the skin.
erythematotelangiectatic: having symptoms of both erythema and
telangiectasias
ESB: Endoscopic Sympathetic Block, clamps used to block the transmission
of the neural impulses in the sympathetic chain. Is considered a
reversible procedure. See http://privatix.magenta.net
ETS: Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathectomy (or endoscopic transthoracic
sympathicotomy) a procedure where a surgeon excises the major sympathetic
nerves that supply the hands, neck and face. Main indications for ETS are
blushing and hyperhidrosis. One place for more information:
http://www.sweaty-palms.com/ets.htm
fotofacial: a treatment regime using photoderm pioneered by Dr. Patrick
Bitter Jnr., for more information, see http://www.fotofacial.com
Helicobacter pylori: bacteria that live in the cell lining of the stomach.
According to Dr. Nase, "Most rosacea specialists now conclude that H.
Pylori only play a small role in a minor number of rosacea patients." pg.
109 in "Beating Rosacea".
hypertrophy: the enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part due to an
increase in size of its constituent cells.
hyperemia: abnormally increased blood flow
IPL: Intense Pulse Light, a description of the technology used in the
family of machines made by ESC. For more information, see
http://www.skinandhealth.com
isotretinoin: the a vitamin-A derivative that is the active ingredient in
accutane (also known as roaccutane).
keratitis: infection or inflammation of the cornea of the eye.
ketoconozole: the active antifungal ingredient in nizoral, helpful for
seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.
lupus: an auto-immune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of
the body such as the skin, joints and kidneys. Skin flushing is an
important symptom of lupus.
metrogel: a 0.75% metranidazole treatment. For more information
http://www.metrogel.com/aboutmetrogel/index.html
metronidazole: a topical treatment for rosacea. Has been found by some to
effective against rosacea. Has a yet to be understood anti-inflammatory
action. Is the active ingredient in metrogel, metrocream, metrolotion,
rozex and noritate.
meibomitis: inflammation of the oil producing meibomian glands of the
eye.
Multilight: a member of the Intense Pulsed Light family, along with the
photoderm machine. For more information see http://www.skinandhealth.com
Can also be used for hair removal.
noritate: a 1% metronidazole treatment. for more info
http://www.dermik.com/prod/noritate/noritate.html
ocular: of the eye.
papulopustular: having symptoms of both papules and pustules.
papule: a small, solid, elevated skin lesion, less than 0.5cm in diameter.
perioral dermatitis: perioral refers to the area around the mouth, and
dermatitis indicates redness of the skin. In addition to redness, there
are usually small red bumps or even pus bumps and mild peeling.
photoderm: an intense light source, fired at the facial skin to reduce
flushing associated with rosacea. a new treatment for rosacea that
is producing some exciting results. For more information see
http://www.skinandhealth.com
photofacial: a treatment regime using photoderm, pioneered by Dr. Patrick
Bitter Snr., for more information, see http://www.photofacial.com
photorejuvenation: a broad term used describe Intense Pulsed Light
treatments. photorejuvenation treatments are aimed at stimulating
collagen formulation.
phymatous: having symptoms of abnormal growth, as found in rhinophyma.
pustule: a vesicle filled with cloudy fluid, such as pus, often associated
with a hair follicle but can exist independently.
Quantam SR: a member of the Intense Pulsed Light family, along with the
photoderm machine. For more information see http://www.skinandhealth.com
rhinophyma: abnormal growth of the soft tissue of nose, caused by sebaceous
gland hypertrophy and hyperplasia (increased growth and number of
sebaceous glands).
roaccutane: a powerful vitman A derivate that was originally prescribed for
severe acne vulgaris. Has been used effectively for rosacea as well. Also
known as accutane. for more info
http://home.intekom.com/pharm/roche/roaccuta.html
rosacea fulminans: a rare form of rosacea that appears very quickly.
rozex: 0.75% metronidazole based treatment also known as metrogel. for
more info http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/r/rozexgel.htm
rosacea-ltd: a non-prescription topical treatment for rosacea, see
http://www.rosacea-ltd.com
seborrheic dermatitis: an inflamatory skin condition, associated with
itchy flaking skin.
sebaceous gland: a gland often associated with a hair follicle, that
produces sebum.
stye: inflammation of an eyelash follicle on the edge of the eyelid.
subcutaneous: under the skin.
telangiectasias: damaged micro blood vessels, often visible on the surface
of the skin.
tetracycline: an antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea.
V-beam: the fifth generation (hence roman 5=V) of the pulse dye laser. for
more information, see http://www.vbeamlaser.com
vascular: of the blood vessels.
vasculight: a IPL+laser machine that can be used to give mixed wavelength
and fixed wavelength treatments. Can target large and deep blood vessels.
For more information see http://www.skinandhealth.com
versapulse: a type of laser, for more information, see
http://www.coherentinc.com
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