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Rosacea
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- A chronic, long term Inflammation (i.e., irritation, redness, swelling), with hyperplasia (skin thickening), and acne-type changes of the skin covering the cheeks, eyelids, nose, chin, and forehead.
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- Red rash -- blotchy red areas (red mask) over the affected face areas
- Tingling or stinging sensation over the affected face areas
- Dilated tiny (hairlike) blood vessels may be seen under the skin of the face known as telangiectasis
- Hyperplasia of the skin of the nose (e.g., rhynophyma of W.C. Fields common in males)
- Crusting layers of skin, bumps (papules), or pus-filled acne-like tiny pustules may cover the face.
- Flushing or blushing is common.
- Low self-esteem
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- Unknown
- The skin changes involve the dilation or enlargement of tiny blood vessels under the skin surface.
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- Clinical exam is the best method of diagnosis
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- Repeated flushing or blushing
- Caucasians
- Females more than males
- Males have more severe disease
- Middle-aged, elderly
- Migraine Headaches
- Alcoholism
- Emotional disturbances
- Spicy hot foods
- Cigarettes
- Harsh soaps
- Skin disorders, such as seborrhea or Acne Vulgaris
- Eye diseases, such as iritis, Blepharitis
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- Eat diet rich in vitamins and minerals
- Stop alcohol or smoking
- Antibiotics such as Tetracycline
- Low dose Vitamin A-relatives called retinoids
- Topical steroids and antifungals (for fungus infections) have all been tried
- Laser therapy may be an option
- Dermatologist (skin doctor) and other specialists (e.g., eye) may be consulted
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Talk to your doctor and discuss treatment options.
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