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Rosacea Changes How and When Sufferers Exercise, Survey Finds

A diagnosis of rosacea doesn’t stop most people from staying active, even though exercise is one of the most common triggers for flare-ups. In a recent NRS survey of 512 patients, nearly three quarters of respondents work out frequently, including 42% who exercise two or three times a week and 31% who work out every day.

Sixty-three percent of respondents reported that exercise had caused a flare-up, and 45% had modified their exercise routine as a result. Of those, 61% said they exercised less intensely, while 44% changed where they worked out for better temperature or airflow.

While Rosacea Awareness Grows, Treatments Need More Attention

A recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) survey found that 65% of rosacea sufferers were aware of the disease before their diagnosis. However, that percentage varied depending on how long ago diagnosis occurred. Of those diagnosed within the last five years, 76% had heard of rosacea before their diagnosis. In comparison, only 50% of respondents who were diagnosed more than 10 years ago had heard of the condition prior to diagnosis.

Persistent Facial Redness is the Most Common and Bothersome Sign of Rosacea, Survey Finds

The great majority of rosacea patients have experienced persistent facial redness, and most of them report it is the most frequently bothersome sign they face, according to a recent NRS survey on rosacea redness sponsored by EPI Health. Furthermore, two-thirds reported experiencing flare-ups more than once a week.

10 Rosacea Secrets Only Patients Know

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) recently conducted a survey focused on how rosacea impacts the social lives of patients. More than 575 rosacea patients took part in the survey, and 85% of the respondents said a flare-up of rosacea frequently or occasionally brings them unwanted attention. Ninety-one percent said this unwanted attention affects how they perceive themselves.

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, but that individuals 60 and over were more likely to use older treatments, rather than newer products that may more effectively target specific signs and symptoms.

Survey Shows Positive Impact Of Clear Skin

A recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) survey found that highly successful medical treatment for rosacea often has a major positive impact on patients’ lives.

In the survey of 1,044 rosacea patients, around 76 percent of all respondents saw at least some improvement in their skin after receiving treatment. Among those patients, 40 percent said that treatment had improved their psychological well-being, 35 percent said their social well-being had improved, and 31 percent saw improvement in their occupational well-being.

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