Special Report: Facing Rosacea
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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 acne .
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 acne .
Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, you are more likely to develop this harmless skin condition if: Rosacea involves enlargement of the blood vessels just under the skin and may be associated with other skin disorders ( acne vulgaris , seborrhea ) or eye disorders ( blepharitis , keratitis ).
There is no known cure for rosacea. The goal is to identify and avoid possible triggers, and thus reduce flare-ups. In fact, the National Rosacea Society strongly recommends that you keep a symptom diary to identify the specific triggers you may have. As you keep track of your symptoms, you should start to see a pattern within several weeks of what makes your rosacea worse. Use this information to avoid future flare-ups. Here are some steps that may help:
Rosacea is not medically dangerous. It is not curable, but can usually be controlled with treatment. It may be persistent and chronic.
Your physician can usually diagnose rosacea with a thorough medical history and physical exam.
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