How Different Rosacea Types Are Treated, According to a Dermatologist

Most people associate rosacea with flushed skin and visible blood vessels, but this chronic inflammatory condition can affect the skin in many ways. In fact, there are different subtypes of rosacea, which come with different symptoms and may require unique types of treatment.

“There are four types of rosacea,” says Michelle Henry, MD, Dermatologist in New York City. “The first is erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, there's papulopustular rosacea, there's phymatous rosacea, and there's ocular rosacea.” In this video, learn how treatments differ for each type of rosacea.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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