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Rosacea

Medical Questions » Rosacea
Name: Rosacea
Also known as: Acne Rosacea
A skin disease of the face, found most commonly in middle-aged women.
Causes of Rosacea
Unknown.
Symptoms of Rosacea
Intermittent flushing of the face that becomes a permanent redness of the facial skin. After a few days or weeks, sores similar to a severe case of acne develop. In advanced cases, the surface of the eyes may be involved in a form of conjunctivitis.
Tests for Rosacea
No diagnostic tests available.
Treatment for Rosacea
Antibiotic tablets (eg. tetracycline, erythromycin) and/or metronidazole gel applied to the affected skin that are continued for two or three months.
Complications of Rosacea of its treatment
Relapses are common for years afterwards, but if medication is used immediately, it suppresses each attack effectively.
Likely Outcome of Rosacea
Eventual cure expected with good treatment.
       
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