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A member asked:
Are rosacea rashes easy to recognize?
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Yes: It is on the face predominately on the nose and cheeks with redness and pustules in adults ages 35-50. Typically found in people with light complexions of north european extraction.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Usually: They typically appear in a butterfly distribution over the nose and cheeks and tend to be intermittent. Over the long term it may become associated with rhinophyma which creates the appearance of a bumpy nose.W.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: Rosacea is a common problem and doctors specializing in the skin should be able to diagnose this. Dermatologists are usually the most experienced with rashes. Good luck!
Answered 3/18/2013
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