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New Patient Survey Defines Progression of Rosacea
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Although rosacea can vary substantially from one individual to another, flushing and persistent redness are by far the most common initial signs of the disorder, according to a new survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society.
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Although rosacea can vary substantially from one individual to another, flushing and persistent redness are by far the most common initial signs of the disorder, according to a new survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society.
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Safety Tips for Skin Procedures
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Many spas, salons and clinics offer cosmetic and medical procedures touted to make your skin look younger and healthier, but rosacea patients with sensitive skin need to be particularly aware of potential adverse effects.
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Many spas, salons and clinics offer cosmetic and medical procedures touted to make your skin look younger and healthier, but rosacea patients with sensitive skin need to be particularly aware of potential adverse effects.
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The Great Impostor: Steroid-Induced Rosacea
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It's been called "The Great Impostor" because the long-term use of topical corticosteroids, a common skin therapy to reduce inflammation and redness, can actually cause rosacea-like symptoms.
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It's been called "The Great Impostor" because the long-term use of topical corticosteroids, a common skin therapy to reduce inflammation and redness, can actually cause rosacea-like symptoms.
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Red-Hot Tips for Grilling
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Summer is here and the time is right for a barbecue! But be careful -- heat is a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, and the hot sun and heat of the grill could be a double whammy for rosacea sufferers. Here are some tips on avoiding a red face with your red hots.
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Summer is here and the time is right for a barbecue! But be careful -- heat is a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, and the hot sun and heat of the grill could be a double whammy for rosacea sufferers. Here are some tips on avoiding a red face with your red hots.
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Is Rosacea Affected by Too Much Vitamin D?
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While sun exposure is well known as a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, there may be even more reason for rosacea sufferers to protect themselves from the sun's rays. A new study found that people with rosacea had significantly higher levels of vitamin D in their blood than people who did not have the disorder.
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While sun exposure is well known as a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups, there may be even more reason for rosacea sufferers to protect themselves from the sun's rays. A new study found that people with rosacea had significantly higher levels of vitamin D in their blood than people who did not have the disorder.
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Tips for Avoiding Sun Flare-Ups
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Sun exposure is a leading rosacea trigger, so here are some tips to help you safely survive the summer sun.
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Sun exposure is a leading rosacea trigger, so here are some tips to help you safely survive the summer sun.
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Rosacea on TV: Do Warm Faces Cause Inflammation?
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In this segment from July 2001, Action News Philadelphia reports on an NRS-funded study conducted at the Mayo Clinic, which found that the greater warmth of the facial skin of rosacea sufferers may play a role in triggering the unsightly bumps and pimples that are common signs of the disorder.
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In this segment from July 2001, Action News Philadelphia reports on an NRS-funded study conducted at the Mayo Clinic, which found that the greater warmth of the facial skin of rosacea sufferers may play a role in triggering the unsightly bumps and pimples that are common signs of the disorder.
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Success Story: Her Vigilance with Product Ingredients Pays Off
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Molly Row might be every physician’s dream patient. The 52-year-old from northern California followed her doctor’s instructions to the letter following her rosacea diagnosis in 2004.
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Molly Row might be every physician’s dream patient. The 52-year-old from northern California followed her doctor’s instructions to the letter following her rosacea diagnosis in 2004.
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Spring Rosacea Review Now Online
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The spring issue of Rosacea Review recaps efforts by the NRS to spotlight the social impact and warning signs of rosacea during Rosacea Awareness Month, as well as a report on research, survey results and more.
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The spring issue of Rosacea Review recaps efforts by the NRS to spotlight the social impact and warning signs of rosacea during Rosacea Awareness Month, as well as a report on research, survey results and more.
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Rosacea Complicated by Stomach Troubles?
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New research suggests that, for some rosacea sufferers, the condition may be linked to their gut.
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New research suggests that, for some rosacea sufferers, the condition may be linked to their gut.
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New Rosacea Study Shows Heat Hikes Nerve Activity
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New medical research into the process of facial flushing and redness has found that individuals with rosacea register greater nerve, blood vessel and sweating responses than people without the disorder when exposed to increased heat or stress. Results of the National Rosacea Society-funded study also uncovered a role for the autonomic nervous system, which helps operate key functions of the body without conscious control.
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New medical research into the process of facial flushing and redness has found that individuals with rosacea register greater nerve, blood vessel and sweating responses than people without the disorder when exposed to increased heat or stress. Results of the National Rosacea Society-funded study also uncovered a role for the autonomic nervous system, which helps operate key functions of the body without conscious control.
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Exercise May Cause Flare-Ups but Can Be Controlled
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While physical exercise may be a common rosacea trigger, the right changes in routines can reduce the likelihood of a flare-up, according to results of a new patient survey by the National Rosacea Society.
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While physical exercise may be a common rosacea trigger, the right changes in routines can reduce the likelihood of a flare-up, according to results of a new patient survey by the National Rosacea Society.
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Tips for a Joyful Spring Without the Flare-ups
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Spring has sprung -- and so have many people's cases of rosacea. Many rosacea patients report that changing seasons are hard on their condition, and spring can often be the most challenging.
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Spring has sprung -- and so have many people's cases of rosacea. Many rosacea patients report that changing seasons are hard on their condition, and spring can often be the most challenging.
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Rosacea in Darker Skin: Less Common but Not Rare
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According to research reported at the recent American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, rosacea is not rare in individuals with darker skin.
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According to research reported at the recent American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, rosacea is not rare in individuals with darker skin.
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Red Alert: Rosacea Harbors Social Minefield for More Than 16 Million
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For many individuals with rosacea, every social occasion can feel like a minefield no matter how mild their condition, according to a new survey by the National Rosacea Society. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the NRS to alert the public to the early warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.
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For many individuals with rosacea, every social occasion can feel like a minefield no matter how mild their condition, according to a new survey by the National Rosacea Society. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the NRS to alert the public to the early warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.
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NRS Fêted for 20th at AAD Annual Meeting
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The National Rosacea Society was honored for 20 years of serving the rosacea community at an educational symposium on the disorder during the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in early March. Actress Cynthia Nixon, who suffers from rosacea, introduced Sam Huff, executive director of the NRS.
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The National Rosacea Society was honored for 20 years of serving the rosacea community at an educational symposium on the disorder during the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in early March. Actress Cynthia Nixon, who suffers from rosacea, introduced Sam Huff, executive director of the NRS.
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New Rosacea Concepts Presented at AAD Annual Meeting
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New information about the causes of eye irritation in rosacea and proper skin care were among the rosacea-related topics presented to dermatologists attending the recent 71st annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Miami Beach.
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New information about the causes of eye irritation in rosacea and proper skin care were among the rosacea-related topics presented to dermatologists attending the recent 71st annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Miami Beach.
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Rosacea Patients Often Have Other Skin Conditions Too
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A new survey by the National Rosacea Society found that while many rosacea patients also have other skin disorders, treatment for those other conditions may also reduce rosacea flare-ups.
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A new survey by the National Rosacea Society found that while many rosacea patients also have other skin disorders, treatment for those other conditions may also reduce rosacea flare-ups.
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NRS Attends AAD Annual Meeting
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Representatives of the National Rosacea Society will be attending the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting March 1-5 in Miami Beach.
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Representatives of the National Rosacea Society will be attending the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting March 1-5 in Miami Beach.
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Rosacea on Television: A Critical Stress Point
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In June 2000, health newscaster Christi Meyers at KRTK-TV in Houston reported on rosacea as a condition that is common but little known, but "as Baby Boomers age it's expected to become widespread."
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In June 2000, health newscaster Christi Meyers at KRTK-TV in Houston reported on rosacea as a condition that is common but little known, but "as Baby Boomers age it's expected to become widespread."
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Tips for Talking About Rosacea During Awareness Month
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Insensitive questions about facial appearance can be frustrating and embarrassing, but they also serve as opportunities to put people at ease and clear up any misconceptions. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated this coming April as Rosacea Awareness Month to help educate the public on rosacea.
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Insensitive questions about facial appearance can be frustrating and embarrassing, but they also serve as opportunities to put people at ease and clear up any misconceptions. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated this coming April as Rosacea Awareness Month to help educate the public on rosacea.
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Winter Rosacea Review Now Online
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The Winter Rosacea Review is now online. This issue recaps a medical journal article outlining the differences between acne and rosacea and the importance of an accurate diagnosis, as well as a report on care for dry skin among rosacea patients during cold and windy weather.
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The Winter Rosacea Review is now online. This issue recaps a medical journal article outlining the differences between acne and rosacea and the importance of an accurate diagnosis, as well as a report on care for dry skin among rosacea patients during cold and windy weather.
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Acne or Rosacea? Diagnosis Is Key
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Acne and rosacea — two of the most widespread dermatological conditions — can share common features, and accurate diagnosis is especially important because antibiotic resistance is a growing concern worldwide, according to Dr. Hilary Baldwin, associate professor of dermatology at the State University of New York-Brooklyn.
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Acne and rosacea — two of the most widespread dermatological conditions — can share common features, and accurate diagnosis is especially important because antibiotic resistance is a growing concern worldwide, according to Dr. Hilary Baldwin, associate professor of dermatology at the State University of New York-Brooklyn.
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Follow the NRS on Facebook & Twitter
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The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is now live on social media with its Facebook Page and Twitter account. Follow or friend the Society today to learn about rosacea-related news, receive updates on NRS activities, and become part of the rosacea community.
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The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is now live on social media with its Facebook Page and Twitter account. Follow or friend the Society today to learn about rosacea-related news, receive updates on NRS activities, and become part of the rosacea community.
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Careful Skin Care Defeats Winter Dryness
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While cold blustery weather and ever-advancing age can make dry skin a menace for rosacea patients, medical therapy and careful skin care can help manage and control this problem.
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While cold blustery weather and ever-advancing age can make dry skin a menace for rosacea patients, medical therapy and careful skin care can help manage and control this problem.
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