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Rosacea Prevention
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling, or skin eruptions similar to
Alternative Names
Acne rosacea
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, you are more likely to develop this harmless skin condition if:
- You are fair-skinned
- You blush easily
- You are a woman (however, men...
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Rosacea and the Summer Sun
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Rosacea Treatment Options
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... Read more »
Rosacea Treatment Options
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... Read more »
How to Identify Your Rosacea Triggers
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Rosacea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder of the face in middle-aged and older people (usually between 30 and 60), which affects approximately 13 million... Read more »
Rosacea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acne rosacea Prevention References Habif TP. Acne, rosacea, and related disorders. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology.... Read more »
Sunburn might play a role in rosacea
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