CHICAGO (December 19, 2024) – The National Rosacea Society has introduced a new informational postcard about rosacea, a chronic facial skin disorder that affects more than 16 million Americans. The postcard, titled “Rosacea: A Common Disease, Uncommonly Treated,” is intended for dermatologists and other health professionals to educate new rosacea patients about the disease, and includes information about signs and symptoms, management tips and the handy CAMP mnemonic device to help patients remember the proper order of steps in their daily care routine.
The new postcard may be downloaded as a PDF free of charge on the NRS website. It may also be obtained by writing the National Rosacea Society, 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago IL 60640, or by contacting the Society toll-free at 1-888-NO-BLUSH or via e-mail at info@rosacea.org. Health professionals may also order bulk quantities for use as handouts to patients with rosacea. The postcard was made possible with support from Mayne Pharma.
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic disorder of the facial skin that is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. According to the updated standard classification of rosacea, the presence of persistent facial redness (erythema) or, less commonly, phymatous changes where the skin thickens are considered diagnostic of the disorder. Additional major signs, which often appear with the diagnostic features, include bumps (papules) and pimples (pustules), flushing, visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) and certain eye (ocular) manifestations. The presence of two or more major features independent of the diagnostic signs is also considered diagnostic of rosacea, and secondary signs and symptoms include burning or stinging, swelling (edema) and dry appearance.
About the National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Its mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure. Comprehensive information and materials on rosacea are available on the NRS website at rosacea.org.