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Revisiting Rosacea Criteria: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going, and How Will We Get There?

Dermatol Clin. 2018 Apr;36(2):161-165

Authors: Saleem MD

Abstract
Rosacea is one of the most common and misunderstood dermatologic conditions. Currently, rosacea criteria are based on expert opinion; the definition of rosacea is primarily a reflection of opinion that is prone to bias. It has been more than a decade since the initial criteria were created by the National Rosacea Society. Revisiting the criteria and incorporating evidence-based techniques used by rheumatology and psychiatry can improve the validity and reliability of rosacea criteria. Literature from other specialties is reviewed and a method proposed for developing valid criteria. Examples are provided to motivate and highlight the importance of implementing such techniques.

PMID: 29499799 [PubMed - in process]

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