{"id":586,"date":"2020-10-29T03:10:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T03:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/susongderm.com\/newsite\/?p=586"},"modified":"2020-10-29T03:10:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T03:10:49","slug":"rosacea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/rosacea\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosacea"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Rosacea<\/strong> (rose-AY-sha) is a common skin disease. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people.<\/p> The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time.<\/p> Rosacea can cause more than redness. There are so many signs and symptoms that rosacea has four subtypes:<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0With time, people who have rosacea often see permanent redness in the center of their face.<\/em><\/p> Famous faces of rosacea<\/strong><\/p> If you are living with rosacea, you are in good company. Some famous people have struggled with rosacea:\u00a0<\/p> Bill Clinton.<\/p> Diana, Princess of Wales.<\/p> W.C. Fields (a film star in the 1920s and 1930s).\u00a0<\/p> Rosacea causes more than a red face. There are many signs (what you can see) and symptoms (what a person feels) of rosacea.<\/p> Because rosacea has so many signs and symptoms, scientists created 4 subtypes of rosacea. Some people have more than one rosacea subtype at the same time. Each subtype requires different treatment.<\/p> Subtype 1: Facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels<\/strong><\/p> Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p> Rosacea:<\/strong> People with this subtype of rosacea, also called ETR, often have very sensitive skin.<\/p> Subtype 2: Acne-like breakouts<\/strong><\/p> Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p> Acne rosacea<\/strong>: This subtype of rosacea is most common in middle-aged women.<\/p> Subtype 3: Thickening skin<\/strong><\/p> Signs and symptoms Rhinophyma:<\/strong> Although rare, rosacea can cause the skin to thicken and have a bumpy texture. When this happens, it is called rhinophyma. \u00a0<\/p> Subtype 4: In the eyes<\/strong><\/p> Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p> Some people get rosacea in their eyes. The eyes may have one or more of the following:<\/p> Ocular rosacea<\/strong>: When rosacea affects the eye, it is called ocular rosacea. If rosacea affects your eye, you may need to see an ophthalmologist (doctor who specializes in treating eye diseases).<\/p> Rosacea can affect quality of life \u00a0Feelings of frustration and embarrassment<\/strong>: In surveys conducted by the National Rosacea Society, 41 percent said their rosacea caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.<\/p> Treatment seems to improve a person\u2019s quality of life. Studies show that when people have fewer signs and symptoms of rosacea, their quality of life improves.<\/p> Who gets rosacea?<\/strong><\/p> Rosacea is common. According to the U.S. government, more than 14 million people are living with rosacea. Most people who get rosacea are:<\/p> Women are a bit more likely than men to get rosacea. Women, however, are not as likely as men to get severe rosacea.\u00a0<\/p> Some people are more likely to get rosacea, but anyone can get this skin disease. People of all colors get rosacea. Children get rosacea.<\/p> What causes rosacea?<\/strong><\/p> Scientists are still trying to find out what causes rosacea. By studying rosacea, scientists have found some important clues:<\/p> How do dermatologists diagnose rosacea?<\/strong><\/p> To diagnose rosacea, a dermatologist examines the skin and eyes. Your dermatologist also will ask questions.<\/p> How do dermatologists treat rosacea?<\/strong><\/p> To treat rosacea, a dermatologist first finds all of the patient\u2019s signs and symptoms of rosacea. This is crucial because different signs and symptoms need different treatment.<\/p> Treatment for the skin includes:<\/p> Dermatologists can remove the thickening skin that appears on the nose and other parts of the face with:<\/p> When rosacea affects the eyes, a dermatologist may give you instructions for washing the eyelids several times a day and a prescription for eye medicine.\u00a0<\/p> Outcome<\/strong><\/p> There is no cure for rosacea. People often have rosacea for years. \u00a0<\/p> In one study, researchers asked 48 people who had seen a dermatologist for rosacea about their rosacea. More than half (52 percent) had rosacea that came and went. These people had had rosacea for an average of 13 years. The rest of the people (48 percent) had seen their rosacea clear. People who saw their rosacea clear had rosacea for an average of 9 years.<\/p> Some people have rosacea flare-ups for life. Treatment can prevent the rosacea from getting worse. Treatment also can reduce the acne-like breakouts, redness, and the number of flare-ups.<\/p> To get the best results, people with rosacea also should learn what triggers their rosacea, try to avoid these triggers, and follow a rosacea skin-care plan.<\/p> Learn how keeping a journal and other lifestyle tips can help reduce rosacea flares.<\/p> If you believe that you might have rosacea or have been diagnosed with rosacea, the following tips can help:<\/p> See a dermatologist.<\/strong> This is important for the following reasons:<\/p> Learn what triggers your rosacea.Many everyday things can cause rosacea to flare. These include sunlight, stress, and many foods and beverages.\u00a0<\/p> What causes one person\u2019s rosacea to flare may not trigger a flare-up for another person. This is why dermatologists recommend that patients with rosacea learn what triggers their flare-ups. Avoiding these triggers can reduce flare-ups.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rosacea (rose-AY-sha) is a common skin disease. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time. Rosacea can cause more than redness. 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<\/strong>This subtype is rare. When it does occur, the person often has signs and symptoms of another subtype of rosacea first. The signs of this subtype are:<\/p>
<\/strong>Rosacea can affect more than the skin and eyes. Because rosacea is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease, it can reduce a person\u2019s quality of life. Many people report problems at work, in their marriage, and with meeting new people. Surveys and studies report that living with rosacea can cause:\u00a0<\/p>Rosacea: Who gets and causes<\/h3>
Rosacea: Diagnosis, treatment, and outcome<\/h3>
Rosacea: Tips for managing<\/h3>