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Rosacea is a long lasting, non-scarring skin condition of
the face that is often misdiagnosed as adult acne. It varies
in severity and does not always worsen with time. Typically,
you will experience inappropriate flushing that is not usually
associated with sweating and/or persistent facial redness.
It is common to have broken blood vessels (telangiectasias)
on your cheeks. You may also experience bouts of inflammation
that cause red papules (small bumps) or pustules.
The cause is poorly understood. Flushing
is an essential part of the condition, so experts believe
that there is a vascular cause or that blood vessels are a
significant component to the cause.
- Exposure to weather - sun, cold, wind.
- Hot food, hot drinks, and alcohol.
- Exercise (you should exercise in cool
surroundings and avoid dehydration).
- Medications (you should avoid vasodilating
drugs, that is, drugs that expand your blood vessels, and
topical steroids)
- Cosmetics (you should avoid greasy,
drying, or perfumed products)
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