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Applying The Phenotype Approach For Rosacea To Practice And Research, J Tan, M Berg, R L Gallo, James Q. Del Rosso Sep 2018

Applying The Phenotype Approach For Rosacea To Practice And Research, J Tan, M Berg, R L Gallo, James Q. Del Rosso

College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUN) Publications and Research

BACKGROUND: Rosacea diagnosis and classification have evolved since the 2002 National Rosacea Society expert panel subtype approach. Several working groups are now aligned to a more patient-centric phenotype approach, based on an individual's presenting signs and symptoms. However, subtyping is still commonplace across the field and an integrated strategy is required to ensure widespread progression to the phenotype approach.

OBJECTIVES: To provide practical recommendations that facilitate adoption of a phenotype approach across the rosacea field.

METHODS: A review of the literature and consolidation of rosacea expert experience.

RESULTS: We identify challenges to implementing a phenotype approach in rosacea and offer …