Heartthrobs and Rosacea

A Taiwanese study showed higher prevalences of hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, peripheral artery occlusive disease, and cerebral infarction in rosacea patients.

Many inflammatory diseases increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Although rosacea features vascular lability, the red skin of patients harbors inflammation. Is the risk for cardiovascular comorbidities increased among rosacea patients?

These investigators used a database covering 99.6% of Taiwan's population and 92% of its healthcare providers. A total of 33,553 patients with rosacea were age- and sex-matched to patients without rosacea. Cardiovascular comorbidities were discovered via a search of ICD-9-CM codes. The prevalence of diabetes did not vary between groups, but the presence of cardiovascular disease did (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed significant odds ratio elevations for hypertension (P<0.001…

Reviewing Author

Mark V. Dahl, MD

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Consultant / Advisory board Ulthera, Inc.; AuBio LifeSciences, LLC; Paris Therapeutics

Equity Elorac, Inc.; Makucell, Inc.; Paris Therapeutics

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Leadership positions in professional societiesNational Rosacea Society (Chairman, Medical Board)