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Masks Make Matters Worse for Rosacea Patients, Study Finds
Almost from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people with acne and rosacea have reported new or worsening symptoms due to long hours wearing protective face masks.
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Rosacea Awareness Month to Highlight Broad Range of Treatment Options
Although rosacea sufferers now have access to more treatment options and sophisticated care than ever before, many are still untreated or using older therapies that may not be optimally suited for their individual cases.
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Rosacea Sufferers and Dermatologists Can Play an Important Role in Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
Although many of the most commonly prescribed treatments for rosacea are oral or topical antibiotics, a recent survey by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) found the majority of
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Do Web Searches Reveal Connections Between Rosacea and Other Diseases?
In recent years a number of studies have been published investigating rosacea comorbidity, the simultaneous occurrence of rosacea and other diseases,
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Got a Rosacea Flare-up Before a Video Call? Here Are Some Tips
With in-person events canceled and many people working from home due to the pandemic, video calls have become more common in our lives than ever before. This can be particularly challenging for those dealing with a flare-up of rosacea signs and symptoms.
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National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants for Rosacea Research
The National Rosacea Society has awarded funding for two new studies, in addition to continuing support for one ongoing study, as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the potential causes and other key aspects
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The Relationship Between Smoking and Rosacea Remains Clouded
Does smoking make rosacea worse, or do smokers enjoy protection from the disease? Two recent studies have only added to the contradictory body of research on the relationship between smoking and rosacea.
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A Blogger Decides to Go Makeup-Free
Video blogger and mother of three Kristin Moras had a particularly tumultuous start to 2020. The coronavirus pandemic meant that in early spring she suddenly found herself homeschooling her two sons while pregnant with her third child.
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New Rosacea Survey Shows Most Patients Are Satisfied With Therapy, But More Awareness of Treatment Options Is Needed
A recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) survey found that most rosacea patients were satisfied with the oral and topical prescription therapies they are using to treat this chronic facial skin disorder, but that individuals 60 and over were more likely to use older treatments, rather than newer products that may mor
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New Survey Assesses the Psychological Impact of Rosacea
A recent NRS survey revealed that most rosacea patients are impacted psychologically by the disease and its effect on their appearance, but treatment may lessen rosacea’s negative effects.
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Galderma and Celebrity Stylist Brad Goreski Want to Motivate Americans to Face Up to Rosacea
Sponsored post The following announcement was issued by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.: National Campaign Empowers 16 Million Americans Faced with a Chronic Inflammatory Skin Condition to Take Action, Navigate Treatment Journey with a Dermatologist
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Tell Rosacea to Take a Hike: Tips for Walking Without Flare-ups This Summer
Walking and hiking are great ways to exercise and enjoy the best that nature has to offer this summer. While social distancing may prevent many rosacea patients from visiting gyms or taking part in organized sporting events, it’s easy to walk and hike independently or in a safely distanced group.
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Ros-NET: New Computer-Aided Rosacea Diagnostic Tool Poses Promising Advance
A recent NRS-funded study found that a computer-assisted rosacea analysis tool offers the potential to improve the visual assessment practices that dermatologists use to evaluate the disorder. This initial research increases the possibility that doctors and rosacea sufferers may one day have access to technology that is less subjective and less variable than today’s most common diagnostic methods.
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NRS Introduces New Standard Management Options for Rosacea
New standard management options for rosacea have been published to provide a comprehensive summary of treatments for respective signs and symptoms, also known as phenotypes, identified in the recently updated standard classification of rosacea. The new system allows physicians to tailor therapy for each individual case to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Leading Dermatologists Urge Greater Focus on Facial Redness at NRS Roundtable
New developments in rosacea call for dermatologists to place greater emphasis on addressing persistent facial redness (erythema), according to experts at a recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) roundtable to provide an update on this key aspect of the disorder, based on the new standard classification system, recent burd
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Researchers Find Differences in the Microbiome of Rosacea Skin
Every person is host to a natural mix of bacteria, fungi and viruses — they are normal inhabitants of the skin, known as the skin microbiome.
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Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights New Treatment Options for Life-Disruptive Disorder Affecting 16 Million Americans
Increased medical understanding has led to significant advances in the control of rosacea, allowing many of those who suffer from this chronic red-faced disorder to live free of its conspicuous and embarrassing symptoms for the first time.
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New Study Finds High Rate of Ocular Rosacea in Women with Dark Skin
The Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology recently published a study on the impact of rosacea on the eyes, known as ocular rosacea, which may carry implications for physicians and rosacea patients alike.
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Red Carpet, Red Face: Rosacea in Hollywood
Millions of viewers worldwide tune into the Oscars broadcast every year, and from the moment actors meet photographers on the red carpet, a spotlight shines on them, showing off their glamorous appearance and highlighting any flaws or blemishes as well.
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NRS Announces New Research Grant
The NRS Research Grants Program has awarded funding for a new study, in addition to continued support for three ongoing studies, in its mission to help increase knowledge and understanding of the causes and other key aspects of r
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Enjoy Holiday Beverages without the Flare-ups!
The holiday season is here and so are the numerous social engagements and family events that mark this time of year.
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NRS Research Grants Program Marks 20 Years
More than two decades ago, rosacea was a poorly understood condition that was often considered a rare disease.
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Best Practices for Using Makeup on Rosacea Skin
Makeup and skincare products may sometimes seem intimidating or downright risky for someone dealing with sensitive skin, but the ability to safely disguise rosacea’s symptoms can be an empowering weapon in the arsenal of any rosacea patient.
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