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Medical
Dermatology - Rosacea
Rosacea is
believed due to vascular
instability leading to a
chronically red-appearing face,
especially around the nose and
cheeks. Often, there are
periods of flushing an excess
redness when the affected area
is exposed to certain triggers.
Such triggers are:
This appearance can be quite
socially disturbing to the
affected individual. If the
rosacea goes untreated, there
can be rosacea-induced acne, or
bumpy glandular changes of the
nose, cheeks, or chin. Styes
often present in those affected
with rosacea.
The treatment of rosacea
includes topical/oral
antibiotics and other various
topical preparations that may
include sulfur, sodium
sulfacetamide, azeleic acid, or
greenish cosmetics. While there
is no cure for rosacea, the
facial appearance may be
improved with use of any of
these topical agents, and may
be enhanced with laser therapy.
The current gold standard for
removal of the redness and
blood vessels is LASER therapy.
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