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Rosacea Rosacea Acne, close-up of cysts on the back

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Rosacea

• Redness of the face in discrete areas or covering the entire face
• A tendency to flush or blush easily
• Increased vascularity (spider-like blood vessels called telangiectasia) of the face
• A red, bulbous nose
• Acne-like skin eruptions (may ooze or crust)
• A burning or stinging sensation of the face
• Irritated, bloodshot, watery eyes

Your physician can usually diagnose rosacea with a thorough medical history and physical exam.

Habif, TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4^th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2004.

Noble J, ed. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3^rd Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001.

American Academy of Dermatology. RosaceaNet. Available at: http://www.derm-infonet.com/rosaceanet/index.html.

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