Increased VEGF Expression in Rosacea
Increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which plays a role in angiogenesis, was found only in rosacea-affected skin samples.
Gomaa AHA, Yaar M, Eyada MMK, Bhawan J. Lymphangiogenesis and angiogenesis in non-phymatous rosacea. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology 2007;34:748-753.
Additional Reference: Melbourne Dermatology's definition of VEGF/Vascular Epithelial Growth Factor.
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Reviewed: Wednesday, 26 March 2008.
Further Information:
Lymphatic Involvement in Early Rosacea : Lymphangiogenesis and Angiogenesis in Non-Phymatous Rosacea : Early Rosacea Skin Inflammation, Facial Swelling and Lymphatic Involvement : Increased VEGF Expression in Rosacea : Skin Care Utilizing Vascular Epithelial Growth Factor (VEGF) : Angiogenesis and Mast Cells in Rosacea : Increased Mast Cell Count in Rosacea Patients : Association Between Rosacea Rhinophyma and Increased Mast Cells : Recent Studies Concerning Rosacea and Angiogenesis :
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