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J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Feb 24. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14020. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Pathophysiology of rosacea is not completely understood and involves a complex interaction among genetics, ultraviolet (UV) light, microorganisms, impaired skin barrier, neuronal and vascular dysfunction, and immune system disruption.

AIMS: To describe the etiology of rosacea with an emphasis on the role of UV radiation and exposome, and to review the importance of non-pharmacologic strategies focusing on photoprotection.

METHODS: We conducted a narrative review of the literature. We performed literature searches with Pubmed from January 1990 to November 2020 using the keywords "rosacea", "pathogenesis", "ultraviolet radiation", "exposome", "photoprotection", "sunscreens" and "non-pharmacologic agents". The search was limited to English, Spanish and French language articles.

RESULTS: Several environmental factors such as UV light, diverse microorganisms, air pollution, tobacco smoking, nutrition and psychological stress showed to trigger or worsen rosacea. UV radiation was reported to induce proinflammatory, proangiogenic and profibrotic responses. We found 6 original articles about the impact of sunscreens on rosacea. The use of sunscreens containing ingredients with emollient, anti-inflammatory and/or vasoregulatory properties was shown to significantly improve symptomatology.

CONCLUSION: UV radiation and the exposome play a key role in the development of rosacea. UV light is implicated in all significant aspects of rosacea: skin inflammation, neoangiogenesis, telangiectasia and fibrosis, and may even initiate rosacea. While the use of sunscreens is widely recommended, literature on the impact of photoprotection in rosacea is scarce. Adequately formulated sunscreens could not only provide the required level of photoprotection, but may help to mitigate the barrier dysfunction, neutralize facial redness (tinted sunscreens) and decrease inflammation and vascular dysfunction.

PMID:33626227 | DOI:10.1111/jocd.14020

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