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Can rosacea permanently ruin my skin if left untreated?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Possibly: Untreated rosacea can, eave you with prominent and visible telangiectasias (spider veins). On the nose, it can be associated with permanent changes known as rhinophyma (see picture).
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: Can lead to rhinophyma of nose. Not pretty. Please get treated if severe.
Answered 3/11/2015
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Rosacea: If left untreated rosacea can potentially scar the skin or lead to skin hypertrophy (thickening) especially on the nose although this is rare in women.
Answered 4/23/2013
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