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I have a rash that starts on my cheeks can it be roscea ? the temp and alcohol bring it on i have sle and get malar rash sometimes but this rash is different what treatment is avail for it thanks
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Rosacea: Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that makes your face turn red and may cause swelling and skin sores that look like acne. Symptoms: redness of the face; blushing or flushing easily; a lot of spider-like blood vessels in the future. You do have rosacea.
Answered 10/3/2016
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