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Caring for Subtype 1

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Because the flushing and facial redness of subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) rosacea are difficult to treat with medical therapy, other measures may be especially important for successfully controlling this widespread form of rosacea, according to the standard management options for rosacea recently published by the National Rosacea Society (NRS).1
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Help New Genetics Study

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Rosacea patients are invited to participate in a medical research study designed to identify potential genetic factors relating to this common but poorly understood disorder. Patients must meet two criteria to be eligible to participate: • They must experience facial flushing, burning, tingling or itching in response to alcohol, spicy foods, temperature change or other trigger factors. • They must have a family member who is (or was) also affected by rosacea.
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Summer Rosacea Review

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The Summer Rosacea Review is now online. Highlights of this issue include results from a recent National Rosacea Society patient survey, which documents that rosacea encompasses a wide range of potential signs and symptoms, as well as treatment options for the flushing and redness of subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) rosacea.
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Wide Effects of Rosacea

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Not only is rosacea now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans, but a new survey by the National Rosacea Society documents the unusually wide range of potential signs and symptoms that may be associated with the disorder.
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Mites and Eye Symptoms

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A new study has found there may be a link between ocular rosacea and bacteria associated with Demodex mites, microscopic inhabitants of normal skin that tend to occur in much greater numbers in those with rosacea.
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New Product Survey

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CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY Now your voice can be heard on the kinds of topical products you want. Please fill out the new patient survey, which may be used as a guide in the development of future therapies for rosacea. To take the survey, click here.
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Heat Worsens Rosacea

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While many adults still look forward to summer as eagerly as schoolchildren, new survey results show that increased exposure to sun and hot weather can wreak havoc on those with rosacea, a widespread, red-faced skin disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. The survey also found that a variety of common heat sources can affect the condition year-round.
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New Treatment Section

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You asked for it and now you have it. In the ongoing Opinion Survey on Rosacea.org content, 88 percent of the respondents have said they are “very interested” in information on medical treatments for rosacea.
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Rosacea Incidence on Rise

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The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced today that the estimated number of Americans now suffering from rosacea has increased to 16 million, while untold millions more may be in temporary remission. April is designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the NRS to alert the public to the warning signs of this red-faced, acne-like and often life-disruptive disorder, and the importance of seeking early diagnosis and treatment.
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Treating Excess Tissue

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Although subtype 3 (phymatous) rosacea often involves excess tissue, it can be effectively treated with a range of options appropriate for the severity of the case, according to the standard management options for rosacea recently published by the National Rosacea Society.1
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Awareness Month in April

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Although the number of people with rosacea continues to rise with the growth and aging of the U.S. population, most fail to recognize the warning signs of this potentially life-disruptive disorder now estimated to affect well over 14 million Americans. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the signs and symptoms of this chronic and conspicuous facial condition and to emphasize the importance of seeking medical help.
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Effects of Heat in Winter

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Heat often brings on the signs and symptoms of rosacea, and this can be a problem even in the frosty winter months, according to a recent National Rosacea Society survey of 424 rosacea patients.
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Flushing Cause Uncovered

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Researchers have now identified the molecular pathway for flushing caused by niacin -- also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, and found in many foods -- according to a study recently completed by Dr. Robert Walters and colleagues at Duke University and funded by the National Rosacea Society (NRS). The new findings may lead to future improvements in the treatment or prevention of rosacea, which is commonly associated with flushing.
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Survey on Future Content

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CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY The National Rosacea Society constantly strives to provide relevant, accurate and up-to-date information on all aspects of this widespread disorder. To help make Rosacea.org as useful as possible, please give us your input on current and possible future content. The information you provide will serve as a guide for the continuing expansion of the site. Thank you very much for your help.
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Fall Rosacea Review

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The Fall Rosacea Review is now online. This issue announces the publication of new standard patient care options developed by a consensus committee of 26 rosacea experts as well as results of ongoing research that is increasing medical understanding of the disorder.
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Advice on Looking Your Best

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The best offense against a common skin problem such as rosacea is a strong defense, according to Charla Krupp, noted beauty expert and best-selling author, in offering some "makeup makeover" tips and other advice to help rosacea sufferers look their best.
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New Patient Care Options

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The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has published new standard patient care options for rosacea, developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 26 rosacea experts, and articles on the various options for controlling the many potential aspects of this widespread disorder will appear in future issues of Rosacea Review.1
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Rosacea Research Update

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Results of research funded by donations from members of the National Rosacea Society (NRS) are not only increasing medical understanding of the disorder, but are now revealing potential causes that may lead scientists toward important new advances in therapy.
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Summer Rosacea Review

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The Summer Rosacea Review is now online. This issue highlights the National Rosacea Society’s efforts to increase awareness of the condition, as well as new study results on the potential link between emotional stress and rosacea.
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Trigger Aids Research

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The same biochemical process that causes people to flush when alarmed or embarrassed may be linked to the development of rosacea, according to findings presented by Dr. Richard Granstein, chairman of dermatology at Cornell University, during the recent Society for Investigative Dermatology annual meeting.
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Special Care for Summer

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While the sunny days of summer may be associated with outdoor fun, new survey results show that it is also the time when people with rosacea must take the most precautions to prevent flare-ups of this unsightly, red-faced disorder now estimated to affect well over 14 million Americans. For many, the survey also found that even the cold days of winter can present special challenges.
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Spring Rosacea Review

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The Spring 2009 Rosacea Review is now online. This issue announces the awarding of four new research grants by the National Rosacea Society, plus an article on essential steps to successfully manage rosacea.
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Rosacea Awareness Month

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As if today's economy were not stressful enough, growing millions of Americans now face the embarrassment of a mysterious red-faced disorder that can wreak havoc on their emotional, social and professional lives. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) to alert the public to the warning signs of this chronic but treatable facial disorder now estimated to affect well over 14 million Americans.
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New Personal Care Section

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A new section on Skin Care & Cosmetics, a topic of interest to many rosacea patients, is now featured on rosacea.org. There you will find information and tips on facial cleansing, skin care and makeup for rosacea, key components of personal care that can make a visible difference in managing rosacea and improving appearance.
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Sunburn Linked to Rosacea

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Both a blistering sunburn and a family history of rosacea were associated with the presence of rosacea, according to study results presented by Dr. Alexa Boer Kimball, associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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