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![]() | The Basics: Rosacea is one of the most commonly diagnosed dermatologic | |
![]() | conditions and consists of facial redness and flushing along with potential breakouts. The true cause of rosacea is unknown, but is thought to results in sensitivity of blood vessels that lead to the visible changes. To learn more | |
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about rosacea, visit our Rosacea FAQ. General
advice: Protect yourself from the sun: Sunlight, as stated above, is the most common trigger and the use of sunscreen can help to prevent rosace flare ups. For more on sun protection, visit our sunscreens information. Conceal: The use of green tinted makeup and medication may help to offset the red appearance that is so prominent in rosacea Treat: There are many products for the treatment rosacea and the field of dermatology has recently seen a boom in the number of prescription rosacea medications. If you feel these may help your condition, please contact us for an appointment. In addition, there are many products that you can use to augment your therapy (see below). Key ingredients to look
for: Remember, most people with rosacea have more sensitive skin and require
products that are less irritating. For more information, see our sensitive
skin products. | |
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