TABLE 4.
Exacerbating factors associated with worsening rosacea, overall and by sex
| Exacerbating factor, n (%) | Phase 3 full analysis set (N = 130) | Men (n = 23) | Women (n = 107) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature changes | 70 (53.8) | 11 (47.8) | 59 (55.1) |
| Sun exposure | 51 (39.2) | 10 (43.5) | 41 (38.3) |
| Hot weather | 46 (35.4) | 6 (26.1) | 40 (37.4) |
| Seasonal variation | 39 (30.0) | 5 (21.7) | 34 (31.8) |
| Heavy exercise | 36 (27.7) | 4 (17.4) | 32 (29.9) |
| Emotional stress | 32 (24.6) | 5 (21.7) | 27 (25.2) |
| Pollen | 31 (23.8) | 1 (4.3) | 30 (28.0) |
| Alcohol | 30 (23.1) | 8 (34.8) | 22 (20.6) |
| Menstrual cycle | 25 (19.2) | 0 | 25 (23.4) |
| Cold weather | 24 (18.5) | 3 (13.0) | 21 (19.6) |
| Hot (temperature) foods | 22 (16.9) | 6 (26.1) | 16 (15.0) |
| Use of cosmetics | 16 (12.3) | 0 | 16 (15.0) |
| Spicy foods | 14 (10.8) | 5 (21.7) | 9 (8.4) |
| Others | 15 (11.5) | 2(8.7) | 13(12.1) |
| None | 10 (7.7) | 3 (13.0) | 7 (6.5) |
| None of the top five factors a | 34 (26.2) | 8 (34.8) | 26 (24.3) |
Note: More than one exacerbating factor could be selected per patient.
a
Temperature changes, sun exposure, hot weather, seasonal variation, heavy exercise.