Stage I rosacea is named erythematotelangiectatic. Which feature is typical of this stage?

• A. Acne-like pimples
• B. Ocular symptoms only
• C. Redness with visible blood vessels
• D. Thickened skin on the nose

Answer: (C)

Stage I rosacea, named erythematotelangiectatic, is defined by facial redness (erythema) with visible dilated blood vessels (telangiectasias). This reflects the vascular aspect of the condition, where superficial vessels become prominent and the skin remains easily irritated and red, especially with flushing. Acne-like pimples point to a different form, the papulopustular type, which involves inflammatory lesions rather than just vascular redness. Ocular symptoms can occur but are not the defining feature of this stage, and thickened skin on the nose (rhinophyma) happens in later stages as the skin thickens and glandular changes occur. So, redness with visible blood vessels is the typical feature of this stage.