Rosacea Review - Newsletter of the National Rosacea SocietyPublished by the National Rosacea Society.
Editor: Dr. Julie Harper, president and owner, Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham
Managing Editor: Andrew Huff
Rosacea Review is a newsletter published by the National Rosacea Society for people with rosacea. The newsletter covers information pertaining to the disease and its control, including news on research, results of patient surveys, success stories, lifestyle and environmental factors, and tips on managing its signs and symptoms. To receive Rosacea Review by mail, please join the NRS. You can also sign up to receive the newsletter by email.
Many people use vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to supplement their diet and address a broad range of ailments. But can they help with rosacea signs and symptoms? A recent article in Archives of Dermatological Research reviewed the medical evidence and offered recommendations patients can put into practice.1
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.
Sunscreen is an essential component of every rosacea management routine, as sun exposure is the #1 reported rosacea trigger. The number of sun care products being manufactured is growing every year; the Environmental Working Group (EWG) evaluated 1,700 SPF products as part of their 2024 guide to sunscreens, compared to 1,300 in 2020.
A new study on the global epidemiology of rosacea and acne offers a new estimate of how many people may have rosacea worldwide.1
The National Rosacea Society is grateful to have been bequeathed significant support in recent years from members who have named it among charitable organizations listed as beneficiaries in their wills.
“We are honored to have received ongoing support from so many loyal individuals over the decades,” said Andrew Huff, president and executive director of the NRS. “Where possible, we hope they might consider making a final donation in their wills to help others who suffer from this chronic disorder in the years ahead.”
When Lex Gillies started blogging, she primarily wrote about nails and nail art; her online persona “Talonted Lex” reflects that original focus. She is now one of the most prominent rosacea social media influencers and patient advocates worldwide. We recently talked with her about her personal rosacea journey.
When were you diagnosed with rosacea and when did you start talking about it online?
