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Rosacea
Rosacea is a common but often
misunderstood condition that is
estimated to affect over 45
million people worldwide. It
begins as flushing and redness
on the central face and across
the cheeks, nose, or forehead
but can also less commonly
affect the neck, chest, scalp or
ears. As rosacea progresses,
other symptoms can develop such
as permanent redness, red bumps
(some with pus), red gritty
eyes, burning and stinging
sensations, small blood vessels
visible near the surface of the
skin, and in some advanced cases
a bulbous nose. The disorder can
be confused and co-exist with
acne vulgaris and/or seborrheic
dermatitis. People that are
fair-skinned are
disproportionately affected.
Rosacea affects both men and
women of all ages, but
middle-aged women are more
susceptible because of hot
flushes caused by menopause.
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