Rosacea
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition often resulting in redness of the face. Its characteristics (red nose, flushed cheeks, and small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules) may be mistaken for acne.
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Reviewed October 2011
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| Title: | Interventions for rosacea |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Rosacea is a common skin condition causing flushing, redness, red pimples, and pustules on the face, which should not be confused with acne. It can also cause inflammation of the eyes or eyelids, or both. Some people can develop a thickening of the skin... |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Rosacea |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Rosacea or acne rosacea is a type of skin inflammation that affects the face. Symptoms include a permanent flush and non-tender pustules. In severe cases of rosacea, the nose can become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma). The cause is unknown. Unlike acne, rosacea does not scar. Treatment options include medications, surgery and avoidance of known triggers such as alcohol. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Rosacea - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for the skin condition known as rosacea. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
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