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Rosacea
A chronic skin condition that usually affects just the face, causing redness, pimples, nose swelling, and thin red lines under the skin.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very 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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A 31-year old asked:
What is the difference between rosacea and a rash?
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A 21-year old asked:
How long after a rosacea trigger will a flare-up occur?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is there a clear top treatment for mild rosacea? What is it?
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A 42-year old asked:
My cheeks are always rosey could this be a symptom of rosacea?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is there any research being done/someone working on a cure 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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A 33-year old asked:
Can you please give me a technical description of rosacea, and what can you do for it?
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A 47-year old asked:
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a good treatment for rosacea for an old person?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I want to know if there's a cure/treatment for my red hot burning cheeks? It's not rosacea.
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A 22-year old asked:
How can I find a rosacea specialist?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are good solutions for a rosacea breakout?
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A 23-year old asked:
Is there a connection between rosacea and lupus?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is there a connection between rosacea and eczema?
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A 45-year old asked:
If I am now a 54 year old male suffering from severe rosacea on my nose any suggestions?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I'm on minocycline for 3 weeks now for rosacea, haven't noticed a thing! I notice more bumps and it is becoming itchy. Please help me?
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A female asked:
Is dermabrasion a good option for someone with rosacea? I have rosacea and medications aren't working very well. Is dermabrasion a treatment for rosacea?
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A female asked:
Will I always have to use Finacea to keep my rosacea under control? My doctor told me that I should see maximum results from using Finacea after a few months. Is this drug something that I'll always have to use to control my rosacea? Can I eventually begi
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A 21-year old asked:
Can rosacea be cured?
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How is rosacea treated?
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A 27-year old asked:
How to help my rosacea?
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A 45-year old asked:
What exacerbates rosacea?
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How do you handle rosacea?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Does dairy affect rosacea?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why is my rosacea worsening?
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A 42-year old asked:
How can girls treat rosacea?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are causes of "rosacea"?
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What is the cause of rosacea?
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Can rosacea occur in children?
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