Patient Costs Associated with Rosacea

Publication date: Available online 21 December 2017
Source:Dermatologic Clinics
Author(s): Jackson G. Turbeville, Hossein Alinia, Sara Moradi Tuchayi, Naeim Bahrami, Leah A. Cardwell, Olabola Awosika, Irma Richardson, Karen E. Huang, Steven R. Feldman

Teaser

The recalcitrance of rosacea to many treatment options may prompt patients to spend exorbitant amounts of money on unsubstantiated treatment regimens in an effort to achieve relief. The authors examine the relationship between disease severity and treatment cost across several demographic and socioeconomic strata. Familiarization of evidence-based clinical recommendations and consensus guidelines may equip physicians to educate patients about the most efficacious and cost-effective treatment options to assist patients in making cost-conscious decisions in the management of their rosacea.