Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Where can people get more information about rosacea?

Where can people get more information about rosacea?


For more information on rosacea, you may wish to contact the National Rosacea Society (NRS) at http://www.Rosacea.org or 1-888-no-blush. Support information and research updates may be regularly available from NRS. NRS also sponsors research grants and studies on rosacea treatment.


Additional information is available from the American Academy of Dermatology at http://www.AAD.org. Names of U.S. board-certified dermatologists are available on this web site.


While online chat groups are available on http://www.YahooGroups.com and http://www.Rosacea-Support.org; these should not replace the advice of your physician. Online public posts and comments may not be scientifically or medically accurate and should be evaluated cautiously.
Rosacea At A Glance


Rosacea is a common, chronic, incurable, adult, acne-like skin condition.

Rosacea has periodic ups and downs (flares and remissions).
Rosacea symptoms tend to come and go.
Rosacea is easily controllable and medically manageable.
Rosacea may begin with easy facial blushing or flushing.
Rosacea commonly affects the central third of the face, especially the nose.
Rosacea causes tiny red pimples and fine red lines on the facial skin.
Rosacea may be mistaken for rosy cheeks, sunburn, or quite often, acne.
Rosacea triggers include alcohol, hot or spicy foods, emotional stress, and heat.
Rosacea can be a very bothersome and embarrassing condition.
Untreated rosacea tends to worsen over the time and be a progressive disease.
Rosacea untreated can cause a bulbous red nose (like W.C. Fields).
Prompt recognition and proper treatment permit people with rosacea to enjoy life.

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