Question 1

what are some early warning signs for rosacea?

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Redness: The early prominence of superficial capillaries of the cheeks and nose can be some early warning signs of rosacea.

Question 2

one side of my face is always warmer than the other and sometimes flushes and the other side doesn't. it's not rosacea. is it a sign of something bad?

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Hard to know: A physician will need to see you (ideally while this is happening) and perform at least a limited exam to offer more insight.  Probably not worrisome, but recommend you see your primary physician. 2 thoughts come to my mind 1) Horners syndrome affecting the opposite side or other syndrome affecting unilateral sympathetic nerves 2) photosensitivity (occur usually after driving?)

Question 3

rashes on both side of cheek, is this a sign of rosacea?

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Perhaps: Many different causes of rash.  I would suggest seeing a dermatologist.

Question 4

i see nothing on answers as to nose turning blue or purple on rosacea. is this not one of the signs of rosacea? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your nose may develop enlarge blood vessels from rosacea. The colors may vary from pink 2 red to purple.

Question 5

is dry flaky skin behind ear a sign of rosacea?

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Seborrheic dermatiti: Dry flaky skin behind the ears is more likely due to seborrheic dermatitis, a condition that is cause by excessive colonization of a common yeast called pityrosporum ovale (or malassesia furfur).  Treatment typically involves reduced colonization, such as the use of head and shoulder, Nizoral (ketoconazole) or selsun blue shampoos.  Lather and leave in for 5min then wash off.

Question 6

can rosacea be cured?

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No: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that waxes and wanes.  It usually begins in adulthood, and when papules develop, some call it "adult acne", though this is not acne.  Treatment goal is to avoid known triggers and control the flares as there is no cure.

Question 7

is rosacea hereditary?

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Yes: It runs in families.

Question 8

how to help my rosacea?

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Combo therapy: Combination treatment is most effective. Prescription topicals, oral antibiotics, avoidance of triggers that cause flares, daily use of sunscreen, intense pulsed light treatments and /or laser surgery in combination provide great symptom control.

Question 9

what helps with rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Avoid precipitating: Factors or agents that may cause your symptoms. Control rather than eradication may be a more realistic approach. Other meds may carry undesirable side effects.

Question 10

what exacerbates rosacea?

Accepted Answer

5 common triggers: Rosacea is a proinflammatory condition. A stimulus at a low threshold will cause flushing. Repeated flushing causes the skin changes we see in rosacea such as dilated vessels, enlarging sebaceous glands, and red papules. Common triggers to avoid are caffeine (coffee, teas, chocolates, etc), alcohol (wines, beers), increase in core temperature (hot tub, sauna, etc.), hot spicy food, and sun.

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