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. 2018 Dec 3;7:F1000 Faculty Rev-1885. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.16537.1

Table 1. Novel classification of rosacea on the basis of diagnostic, major, and secondary features of rosacea.

Diagnostic features Major features Secondary features
Persistent centro-facial erythema associated
with aggravation by trigger factors
Flushing/transient erythema Burning sensation
Phymatous changes Inflammatory papules and pustules Stinging sensation
Telangiectasia Edema
Ocular manifestations
Lid margin telangiectasia
Blepharitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, and sclerokeratitis
Dry sensation of the skin

Adapted from Gallo et al. 2 and Tan et al. 17