Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com.In my line of work as a health and beauty writer, I get asked for advice all the time from friends and even perfect strangers. This makes sense,... Read more
I just found out that I have rosacea and the doctor gave me a lot of information, but I'm still confused. If it's not an infection, then why do antibiotics help? Is there a better way to treat this than medication? Antibiotics are only one method of trying to control rosacea flare-ups. Since rosacea cannot be cured, the medical... Read more
I was diagnosed with rosacea, but my skin isn't responding to the rosacea treatments. In fact, it's getting worse. Is it possible that I have both rosacea and acne? In a word, yes. For some patients, it is possible to have both rosacea and acne. Trying to treat both, however, can aggravate the situation because the two conditions... Read more
I've heard that people can cause rosacea by using too many skincare products. Is this true? According to the National Rosacea Society, theories abound regarding what causes rosacea, but no one knows exactly what triggers the condition. Some doctors believe that a disorder of the blood vessels causes the redness and blisters that... Read more
It's been a few years since I had children, but I still don't have my pre-pregnancy body back. I exercise and eat well, but I still want surgery. Are there places that specialize in this type of surgery? Is it safe to go with this option? Mommymakeovers.net. It sounds like a casting call for a new reality TV show. Overworked, harried... Read more
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