Rubeosis Facei (Rubeosis faciei diabeticorum)
Rubeosis Facei (Rubeosis faciei diabeticorum)
- rubeosis facei (RF), a relatively common skin manifestation associated with diabetes, is a microangiopathic complication (1,2)
- characterized by a diffuse, persistent facial erythema that is more common amongst diabetic patients (2)
- may go unnoticed by patients and physicians
- click here for an image and further information of RF
- condition is seen in 3-5% of people in the general diabetes population (2)
- no formal treatment of RF is needed
Reference:
- Namazi MR et al. Rubeosis Faciei Diabeticorum: a Common, but Often Unnoticed, Clinical Manifestation of Diabetes Mellitus.ScientificWorldJournal. 2010; 10: 70-71.
- Duff M et al. Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus.Clin Diabetes. 2015 Jan; 33(1): 40-48.
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