Rosacea fulminans (Q90706)

Rosacea fulminans is characterised by an abrupt onset of inflammatory papules, pustules and fluctuant nodules on a background of facial oedema and erythema. It typically affects the nose, malar region, chin, and temporal and frontal regions. Seborrhoea and facial flushing frequently precede rosacea fulminans. Constitutional symptoms are usually mild with low grade fever and/or myalgia in only a minority of cases. Recurrence is rare but hypertrophic or varioliform scars may remain. Its aetiology and nosology are disputed. Milder forms of this disorder have been termed rosacea conglobata.