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Can rosacea spread to other parts of my body?
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No: Rosacea is limited to the face, especially cheeks, forehead and in severe cases, the nose. It can also affect the eyes (ocular rosacea).
Answered 9/2/2012
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Unlikely: Genrally speaking, it does not spread to other parts of the body.
Answered 9/29/2016
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