Rosacea

Also called: Acne rosacea
Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It usually starts between age 30 and 60.
In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can include
Frequent redness of the face, or flushing
Small, red lines under the skin
Acne
A swollen nose
Thick skin, usually on the forehead, chin and cheeks
Red, dry, itchy eyes and sometimes vision problems
No one knows what causes rosacea. You may be more likely to have it if you blush a lot or if rosacea runs in your family. Rosacea is not dangerous. It can be treated with medications and sometimes surgery.
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Study Finds Family History, Higher Incidence of Sunburns Associated with Rosacea(03/05/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
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Is Laser Treatment Right for Your Rosacea?(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Surgery Can Correct Distortion of Nose(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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Good and Bad of "All Natural" Therapy for Rosacea(American Academy of Dermatology) Return to top
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Controlling Rosacea Flare-Ups Can Boost Self-Esteem(American Academy of Dermatology)
Coping with Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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Coping with Rosacea: Tripwires(National Rosacea Society)
Gentle Skin Care Helps Control Rosacea(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Ocular Rosacea(American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Special Care, New Technology Aid Ocular Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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Other Skin Disorders Also Afflict Patients Diagnosed with Rosacea(National Rosacea Society)
Seborrheic Dermatitis(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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Research Shows Higher Prevalence of Rosacea(National Rosacea Society)
Scientists Trace Rosacea Triggers to Discover Sources of Symptoms(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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Article: Treatment of papulopustular rosacea with sodium sulfacetamide 10%/sulfur 5% emollient...
Article: Demodicosis: a clinicopathological study.
Article: Results of a national rosacea patient survey: common issues that...
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Women May Need Added Therapy for Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) Return to top
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