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Join LEO Pharma Inc. in recognizing National Healthy Skin Month!

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Sponsored post The following announcement was issued by LEO Pharma Inc. November marks National Healthy Skin Month, and we at LEO Pharma recognize the importance of skin health.
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National Rosacea Society Awards 2021 Research Grants

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The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has awarded funding for two new studies in addition to continuing support for two ongoing studies as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the potential causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements in its treatm
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We’re Looking for Your Rosacea Photos and Stories

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We need your help to help others.
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Targeting Redness May Change the Course of Disease in Rosacea

Dr. Julie Harper
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Research and clinical experience show that targeting the persistent redness (erythema) of rosacea, in combination with treating all signs and symptoms individually, may not only clear its appearance but also lessen the severity of the disease itself, according to Dr.
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New Research Links Rosacea and Ulcerative Colitis

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In a new NRS grant-funded study, researchers have found that ulcerative colitis, a type of digestive disorder, is two times more likely to be present in individuals with rosacea compared to those without rosacea.
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New Publication Updates Physicians on Facial Redness in Rosacea

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New recommendations urging dermatologists and other health professionals to place greater emphasis on persistent facial redness (erythema) in rosacea were recently published in the Journal of Drugs in 
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Rosacea May Be Associated with Gout, Kidney Stones

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Editor’s note: It’s important to note that these findings only suggest a potential association. To determine any cause and effect relationship, further study is required.
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Study Investigates How Rosacea Affects Sleep

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When your rosacea is flaring up, have you ever noticed that you have trouble sleeping? The first study to investigate the relationship between rosacea and sleep found evidence that the chronic skin disorder and poor sleep quality may be associated with each other.
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Even Princesses Have Rosacea: How Lady Diana Managed Her Disorder

Lady Diana, Princess of Wales
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Members of the British royal family are no strangers to the spotlight.
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Studies Find Associations Between Rosacea And Psychiatric Disorders

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Editor’s note: Rosacea is a highly visible condition associated with social stigma due to a lack of public awareness and misinformation surrounding its cause. Over the past few years, multiple studies have suggested a connection between rosacea and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, many researchers have noted that rosacea negatively impacts patients’ quality of life.
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Different Foods Trigger Rosacea Flare-ups in Different Ways

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The fact that certain foods can trigger a flare-up in some rosacea patients is well known.
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10 Secrets Only People with Rosacea Know

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The National Rosacea Society recently conducted a survey focused on how rosacea impacts the social lives of patients. More than 575 people with rosacea took part in the survey, and 85% of the respondents said a flare-up of rosacea frequently or occasionally brings them unwanted attention.
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When You Look in the Mirror, Do You See Red Skin Spots and Raised Bumps on Your Face?

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Sponsored post The following announcement was issued by LEO Pharma Inc. If you do, it’s possible that your healthcare professional may diagnose you with having mild to moderate rosacea.
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Why is Perioral Dermatitis Often Mistaken for Rosacea?

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The symptoms of perioral dermatitis, also known as periorificial dermatitis, may seem a lot like rosacea: red bumps, pimples and scaling and peeling around the mouth, nose and central part of the face, sometimes coupled with a burning or stinging sensation.
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National Rosacea Society Offers Updated ‘Understanding Rosacea’ Booklet

Understanding Rosacea patient booklet
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The National Rosacea Society today announced it has introduced an updated version of “Understanding Rosacea,” its most popular educational booklet that provides an introduction to this chronic facial skin disorder estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. The new edition incorporates the updated standard classification and pathophysiology of rosacea, developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 28 rosacea experts worldwide and published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Masks Make Matters Worse for Rosacea Patients, Study Finds

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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

Rosacea Awareness Month
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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

Kristin Moras
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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

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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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