Surgical Rosacea

Weber, Paul J.; Moody, Brent R.

doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01205.x

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“…Weber and Moody recommended using nonpetrolatum-based ointments in patients with rosacea to prevent separation of wound edges and excessive debris along the incision. 3 Our patient was given erythromycin ointment that contains mineral oil and white petrolatum, which could have partially contributed to her postoperative symptoms and exacerbation of occult rosacea.…”

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Occult Rosacea Diagnosed After Recurring Blepharoplasty Incision Inflammation

Medsinge

Fowler

2020

Ophthalmic Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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We report an unusual case of a 58-year-old Caucasian female who developed intermittent eyelid erythema, edema, and wound thickening in the early postoperative period after bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty. These flares of inflammation sometimes appeared to respond to systemic antibiotics and steroid preparations and sometimes not. Because of concerns for possible mycobacterial infection, biopsy of the upper eyelid incision was performed and histopathology confirmed rosacea. Symptoms resolved with oral azithromycin. Our patient did not have a diagnosis of rosacea preoperatively. We believe that rosacea should be kept in mind in cases with either prolonged inflammation or recurrent inflammation in previously quiet eyelid incisions.

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“…While little is written about the effects of rosacea on wound healing, 1 author has reported that rosacea can be exacerbated by local surgical trauma resulting in lumpy or beaded incision lines and telangiectasias along the incision line. 3…”

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confidence: 99%