Subtype	Clinical features	Comments
Erythematotelangiectatic (subtype 1)	Persistent erythema of the central face	Most difficult subtype to treat
	Prolonged flushing	Topical therapy may be irritating to sensitive skin
	Telangiectasias often present
	Burning or stinging possible (especially with topical agents)
	Ocular rosacea may coexist
Papulopustular (subtype 2)	Persistent central erythema with small papules and pinpoint pustules	Easiest subtype to treat
	Burning, stinging, or flushing is possible
	Sparing of the periocular and sometimes perioral areas
	May resemble acne vulgaris, without comedones
	May include episodes of facial edema
Phymatous (subtype 3)	Marked skin thickening and irregular nodularities of nose, chin, ears, forehead, or eyelids	More common in men
	Rhinophyma
Ocular (subtype 4)	Watery, bloodshot eyes	Affects nearly 60 percent of patients with rosacea
	Dry eye, foreign body sensation, irritation, photophobia	Often undiagnosed
	Blepharitis, conjunctivitis, eyelid irregularities, inflammation	Corneal complications may decrease visual acuity; vision loss possible