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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
Initial diagnosis of rosacea is done through the following tests:
- Medical history of symptoms - the doctor will ask a series of questions about your symptoms (especially the duration and severity), your family medical history (if anyone else has similar symptoms), onset of symptoms and location of symptoms
- Physical examination - the doctor will examine various the parts of the face that are affected by the rosacea to determine if the condition is caused by rosacea
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The doctor will also need to rule out other conditions that mimic the symptoms of rosacea (acne, side effects to medications, lupus, skin inflammation from other conditions). This is especially necessary if the symptoms of rosacea presented are ambiguous and difficult to diagnose quickly.
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > 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.
