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What is Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that most often affects the face. Rosacea worsens with time if left untreated. It is often mistaken for acne, eczema, or a skin allergy.
If you have rosacea, you’ll likely have redness on your face at some point. The redness may show up as flushing that lasts a little longer each time. Without treatment for rosacea, this redness can become permanent. Another cause of permanent redness is visible blood vessels on the face. Most common type of rosacea are:
Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea features redness and flushing, with visible blood vessels.
Papulopustular rosacea involves redness, swelling, and breakouts that resemble acne
Phymatous rosacea causes the skin to thicken and take on a bumpy texture
Ocular rosacea causes redness and irritation in the eyes and swollen eyelids
There’s no specific test for rosacea. Instead, doctors rely on the history of your symptoms and a physical examination of your skin. In some cases, your doctor may have you undergo tests to rule out other conditions, such as other forms of acne, psoriasis, eczema or lupus. These conditions can sometimes cause signs and symptoms similar to those of rosacea.
What causes rosacea?
Abnormalities in facial blood vessels
Light skin color
H. pylori bacteria
Family history (inheritance, genes)
Rosacea treatment
Medication
Plastic surgery for thickened skin (rhinophyma)
Laser treatment: which have demonstrated long lasting results in reducing the symptoms of rosacea
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