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Rosacea |
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Rosacea
is a chronic skin disease that causes redness and swelling, primarily on the
face, but can affect the scalp, neck, ears, eyes, chest and back. Rosacea is
often passed on in families, with women being afflicted more often than their
male counterparts. Men, however, often get more severe forms of rosacea. |
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Acne
Actinic Keratoses
Eczema
Psoriasis
Photoaging
Rosacea
Other
Conditions
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Rosacea
may begin as a tendency to flush or blush easily, and progress to persistent
redness in the center of the face that may gradually involve the cheeks, forehead,
chin, and nose. |
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Rosacea
affects an estimated 14 million Americans. Although the most commonly affected
are fair-skinned individuals between the ages of 30 and 50, rosacea can affect
all ages and skin types. |
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Since
rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily confused with other
skin conditions, such as acne and sunburn. The best advice for anyone who thinks
that he or she might have rosacea is to see a dermatologist as early as possible.
Experts believe early diagnosis and treatment not only control the signs and
symptoms of rosacea, but also might actually reverse progression. |
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Dermatologists,
while unable to cure rosacea, have a variety of treatments that diminish the
disease's signs and symptoms. Today's treatments range from topical products
and oral medications to treat the papules and pustules, to laser therapy for
treating visible blood vessels on the face and laser surgery for the more advanced
signs of the disease.
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