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- What is rosacea?
- Symptoms of rosacea
- Causes of rosacea
- Prevention of rosacea
- Risk factors for rosacea
- Complications of rosacea
- When to see a doctor about rosacea
- Diagnosis of rosacea
- Conventional treatment of rosacea
- Alternative/complementary treatment of rosacea
- Living with rosacea
- Caring for someone with rosacea
The symptoms of rosacea normally start off quite mild and if not treated, can produce quite pronounced symptoms on the face:
- Burning, itching or stinging sensation of the affected areas
- Redness and appearance of "blushing" or "flushing" of the skin - these area are warmer than other parts of the face
- Skin becomes thicker
- Small, red, lumpy pimples, which can become large nodules if left untreated
- Tiny red veins on the face, chin and nose
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If the rosacea does not settle down and get better, then it can cause further symptoms such as:
- Conjunctivitis of the eyes
- Dry, red and irritated eyes (rosacea can cause serious eye problems if not treated
- Nose that becomes enlarged, red/purple and bumpy (especially in men)
- Swelling of the face, especially the affected areas
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< 1: what is rosacea 3: causes > Last reviewed: 14 October 2007 || Last updated: 5 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
