Rosacea
A chronic skin condition that usually affects just the face, causing redness, pimples, nose swelling, and thin red lines under the skin.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there a natural way to treat rosacea?
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Can rosacea be diagnosed before a flare-up?
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Why have I developed rosacea at such a young age?
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How long after a rosacea trigger will a flare-up occur?
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What is the difference between a flush and having rosacea?
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What is a good natural skincare line or products for rosacea?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I have rosacea...What is a good diet to control rosacea from spreading?
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Can you please give me a technical description of rosacea, and what can you do for it?
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How can I find a rosacea specialist?
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What are good solutions for a rosacea breakout?
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Is there a link between being allergic to wheat and rosacea?
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Is there any research being done/someone working on a cure for rosacea?
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A 67-year old female asked:
Will five minutes of using a sauna twice a week make my rosacea a lot worse?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am on minocycline for rosacea. It has worked fantastically for months, now I am having a flare up. Any suggestions?
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Can rosacea be cured?
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Is rosacea hereditary?
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How to help my rosacea?
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What helps with rosacea?
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What exacerbates rosacea?
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What to do about rosacea?
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How do you treat rosacea?
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Can children get rosacea?
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How do you handle rosacea?
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Does dairy affect rosacea?
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How long does rosacea last?
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How do you diagnose rosacea?
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How do you identify rosacea?
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What are causes of "rosacea"?
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What is the cause of rosacea?
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What are the tests for rosacea?
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