A 33-year-old member asked:
how do you know if you will develop rosacea when older?
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Dr. Frederick Coville answered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
You don't: Rosacea makes its peak incidence between age 35 and 65. Usually people may show signs of easy redness and sensitive skin, usually in response to a trigger. Such as heat, cold, alcohol, emotional stress, etc.
It does run in families, but there are not definite ways to predict it.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can rosacea be diagnosed before a flare-up?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Morris Westfried answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Redness: It is characterized by redness on the nose and cheeks, with swollen oil glands. There is no scarring as in lupus.It typically in lighter skin ages 35-55.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Who is at risk for getting rosacea?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Theodore Cole answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Allergies: Those with allergies are most at risk, as most rosacea is caused by allergies. Treatment should use a therapy that can address reactions to foods, chemicals and inhalants (dust, mold, etc.).
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are rosacea and lupus connected?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Morris Westfried answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
No: They both can affect the face.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Will my doctor be able to cure my rosacea?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Morris Westfried answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
No: He can control the appearance and discomfort but the condition can be chronic.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What are the long-term side effects of rosacea?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Morris Westfried answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Scarring: Broken blood vessels thickening of the skin and swelling of the skin on the nose with formation of scar tissue are signs of advanced rosacea.
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