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Is there any difference between having blotchy skin and acne rosacea?

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Rosacea Has More: Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that includes blotchy skin as a sign. It may also present with an enlarged nose (rhinophyma), or many papules.

Dr Fardin agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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Rosacea Has More: Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that includes blotchy skin as a sign. It may also present with an enlarged nose (rhinophyma), or many papules.

Answered 3/8/2019

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