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Latest Rosacea Review Now Online

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The latest issue of Rosacea Review is now online, featuring new approaches in skin care and makeup, newly funded NRS research grants and results of the recent emotional toll survey.
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Thanksgiving Tips for Avoiding Flare-Ups

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Thanksgiving is a time of sharing with friends and family — it should not be a time of worrying about rosacea flare-ups. Here are a few tips and reminders for managing your rosacea during the busy holiday week: Avoid food triggers
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Survey Shows Facial Redness Takes Emotional Toll

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The emotional impact of rosacea is often substantial regardless of subtype or severity, according to results of a new National Rosacea Society patient survey.
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Acne or Rosacea? A Case of Mistaken Identity

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One of the most common signs of rosacea, bumps and pimples, is also one of the most common causes of confusion about the disorder.
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New Research Grants Announced

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The National Rosacea Society has awarded funding for two new studies in addition to continuing support for five ongoing studies during the year as part of its research grants program.
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First-in-Class Treatment Now Available for the Facial Redness of Rosacea

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Sponsored postThe following announcement was issued by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.: New First-In-Class Prescription Mirvaso® Gel Now Available for the Treatment of the Facial Redness of Rosacea
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Relaxed Lifestyle Helps Keep Her Rosacea at Bay

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Brigitte Brocato doesn’t credit one particular lifestyle change with helping her manage her rosacea. Instead, she credits a laundry list of adjustments she has made over the years.
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Rosacea Linked to Cardiovascular Disease?

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A new study found that people with rosacea may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. ​
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New Approaches Can Improve Skin Care

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New developments in skin care and cosmetics may increase the comfort of rosacea patients while laying a foundation for managing the condition as well as improving appearance.
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Bring in the Fall, but Not the Flare-ups

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While the arrival of fall may bring on a familiar nostalgia as the weather cools and the leaves start to change, it can be a particularly challenging time of year for those who suffer from rosacea.
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Rosacea on Television: Impact on Work Life

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In this vintage video, Fox 26 in Houston broadcast a news item about research into how rosacea can affect people's work lives.
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Where is Rosacea Worst? New Map Redefines Red States

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Residents of New England appear to suffer the highest incidence of rosacea in the United States, while those in Hawaii may be affected the least, according to a geographic analysis of NRS membership data. 
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New Rosacea Review Now Online

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The latest issue of Rosacea Review is now available online, with survey results on the progression of rosacea signs and symptoms, reports on research, a map illustrating the prevalence of rosacea state by state, and more.
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Demodex & Rosacea South of the Border

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A new study in Mexico found further evidence of a potential relationship between a microscopic parasite and rosacea.
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NRS Launches on Pinterest!

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The NRS is happy to announce its newly launched Pinterest Board where rosacea patients can find more helpful tips and information for managing rosacea.
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Immune System May Play Role in Ocular Rosacea

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New research into the development of subtype 4 ocular rosacea has found a strong correlation between certain components of the innate immune system and abnormalities in the blood vessels of the eyelids and eyes of those who suffer from the disorder.
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Careful Eye Care Eases Her Ocular Rosacea

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Making the time to perform a warm water eye soak each morning could be difficult for someone who knows she can't be late to her job as a dental hygienist, but for 59-year-old Carol Christensen from Minnesota, the effort is well worth it.  "Having comfortable eyes is really bliss," she said.
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NRS-Funded Researchers Report Interim Results

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A possible genetic link found in twins with rosacea and increased understanding of biochemical processes that may lead to the disorder are among the insights reported by investigators at the midpoints of their new research supported by the National Rosacea Society.
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Migraines May Increase Risk for Rosacea

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Doctors have suspected a possible increased incidence of migraine headaches in rosacea patients since the 1970s, but only a handful of small studies has examined the connection between these two chronic conditions. Now, a large study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has demonstrated that women with migraines have an increased risk of developing reosacea, particularly as they get older.
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New Patient Survey Defines Progression of Rosacea

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Although rosacea can vary substantially from one individual to another, flushing and persistent redness are by far the most common initial signs of the disorder, according to a new survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society.
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Safety Tips for Skin Procedures

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Many spas, salons and clinics offer cosmetic and medical procedures touted to make your skin look younger and healthier, but rosacea patients with sensitive skin need to be particularly aware of potential adverse effects.
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The Great Impostor: Steroid-Induced Rosacea

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It's been called "The Great Impostor" because the long-term use of topical corticosteroids, a common skin therapy to reduce inflammation and redness, can actually cause rosacea-like symptoms.
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Red-Hot Tips for Grilling

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Summer is here and the time is right for a barbecue! But be careful -- heat is a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, and the hot sun and heat of the grill could be a double whammy for rosacea sufferers. Here are some tips on avoiding a red face with your red hots.
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Is Rosacea Affected by Too Much Vitamin D?

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While sun exposure is well known as a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, there may be even more reason for rosacea sufferers to protect themselves from the sun's rays. A new study found that people with rosacea had significantly higher levels of vitamin D in their blood than people who did not have the disorder.
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Tips for Avoiding Sun Flare-Ups

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Sun exposure is a leading rosacea trigger, so here are some tips to help you safely survive the summer sun.
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