Treatment and Management of Rosacea
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Topic: Rosacea
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Sort Desciption: Every patient performs better with a different combination,
and no two people are exactly alike. For most patients I do use
a combination of oral and topical treatments to at least place
things under control. ...
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Rosacea is a chronic disease that affects the skin and sometimes the eyes. Symptoms include skin redness, pink bumps (papules), bumps containing pus (pustules), pimples, and, in the advanced stages, thickened skin.The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) reports that approximately 14 million people in the US suffer from rosacea, and that it most often affects adults between the ages of 30 and 60. Most commonly found in women, rosacea can develop in people of any skin color, but tends to occur most frequently and is most apparent in people with fair skin. Although the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, it is believed that it could be genetic. In addition, those who blush frequently may be more likely to develop rosacea, and research has shown that rosacea is a disorder where blood vessels dilate too easily, resulting in flushing and redness. While the cause is unknown and there is no cure, the signs and symptoms of the disorder can be managed. Dr Boni Elewski, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, speaks to US Dermatology Review 2006 about the treatment and management of rosacea. Q: What are the different treatment options for rosacea? A:There are many options ...
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