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Do steroids induce rosacea?
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Yes: Topical or internal steroids can aggravate or cause rosacea in predisposed individuals.
Answered 12/9/2014
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Not usually : Steroids do not typically cause rosacea but may increase the potential for facial telangiectasias that may be confused with rosacea.
Answered 10/3/2016
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