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National Rosacea Society Offers New ‘Recognizing Redness’ Patient Tool

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The National Rosacea Society has introduced an innovative public service booklet called “Recognizing Redness” to help rosacea sufferers assess facial redness, the primary diagnostic fea
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Picking the Right Sunscreen for Rosacea and the Environment

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The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 3.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2019, making this risk associated with sun exposure a very compelling reason for protecting yourself from the sun.
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Differentiating Acne and Rosacea in Latin American Skin

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Inflammatory acne and rosacea are both common in Latin Americans, but because rosacea is usually associated with lighter skin tones, it is often missed or misdiagnosed in those with darker skin, according to a recent articl
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Why Is There Acid in My Face Wash?

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After a rosacea flare-up, have you turned to the backs of product bottles to determine what may have irritated your skin, and discovered an acid listed as a major component?
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New Rosacea Survey Shows Positive Impact of Clear Skin

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A recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) survey found that highly successful medical treatment for rosacea often has a major positive impact on patients’ lives.
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New Study Clarifies Role of Mast Cells in Rosacea

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A new advance in the understanding of mast cells, located at the interface between the nervous and vascular systems, in the development of rosacea is at the center of a recent study funded by a National Rosacea Society research grant and conducted by a team led by Dr.
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“Almost Clear” is Only Almost Good Enough

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“I want to ask the question, who on earth wants to be nearly clear if they can be clear?” asked Dr.
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Studies Find Rosacea May Lead to Increased Oxidative Stress

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Two recent studies found that rosacea patients had elevated levels of oxidative stress, or an imbalance between free radicals
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Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Benefits of Medical Therapy

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Rosacea can be a vicious cycle.
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Doctors Must Consider Skin Sensitivity, Emotional Impact of Symptoms

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During a scientific session at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in Washington, DC earlier this month, Dr.
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Separating Good and Bad Alcohol in Skincare Products

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We all know many rosacea patients are affected by alcohol, but what about the alcohol hiding in your medicine cabinet? When you read the ingredient label on the back of a skincare product, you may discover multiple varieties of alcohol listed. Each of these can serve a different purpose, which may or may not be problematic for rosacea skin.
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Welcome to the Redesigned Rosacea.org

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Things may look a little different around here! Rosacea.org has been relaunched with a new mobile-oriented design, which should make it easier than ever for rosacea sufferers and the public to learn about this chronic, life-disruptive disorder estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans and approximately 415 million worldwide.
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Study Connects Muscle Mass and Rosacea Severity

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If you made a new year’s resolution to get more exercise, you’ll be happy to know that lifting weights may positively affect the appearance of your skin too!
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Tips for Rosacea-Friendly Skin Care

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Because rosacea skin can be so sensitive, it’s important to know what’s in those products and avoid ingredients and products that could cause a flare-up.
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Don't Let Winter Leave You Dry

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Winter may seem to pose fewer risks for your sensitive skin, but don’t let the cold temperatures, winter sun, blustery winds and dry air catch up to you and cause a flare-up.
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Rosacea May Be Underdiagnosed in Skin of Color

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A recent medical article reviewed epidemiological studies of rosacea in people of color and offered tips on how to better recognize its signs and symptoms in darker skin. 
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Rosacea Often Runs in the Family, NRS Survey Shows

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You may have gotten your eyebrows from your great uncle, your sense of humor from your grandma, and your rosacea from your parents, according to a recent NRS survey.
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Rosacea Severity and Depression Linked in New Investigation

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The holidays are a time for family gatherings and celebrations, but for many people dealing with both rosacea and depression, it can be the most difficult time of year.
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Study Shows Coffee May Reduce Risk for Developing Rosacea

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Researchers found that the more caffeinated coffee women drank, the lower their risk was for developing rosacea. 
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NRS Research Grants Program Drives Key New Discoveries

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Over the course of nearly two decades the National Rosacea Society (NRS) awarded more than $1.5 million in research grants, fostering dramatic strides in the understanding of rosacea.
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Tips for Faring Fall Without a Flare-up

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Autumn is in the air! And it may be giving you a rosacea flare-up.
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Contact Allergies May be Common in Rosacea Patients

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A recent study found a high rate of contact allergies in rosacea patients, and may help make it easier to read ingredient labels to determine which products to avoid. 
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Don’t Invite Rosacea to Your Barbecue

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Weekend cookouts can be a ton of fun, but for those with rosacea, they may require a little extra planning.
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Study Finds Possible Link Between Kidney Disease and Rosacea

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A recent Taiwanese study found that rosacea patients may be at higher risk of chronic kidney disease.
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Common Connection Between Rosacea Dietary Triggers

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There may be a logical explanation for why certain foods cause rosacea symptoms to flare, according to an expert on skin and diet.
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