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Definition of rosacea
: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, and burning sensation, and sometimes by eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose —called also acne rosacea
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Some of the most common reasons why these blood vessels break are fluctuation in hormones, sun damage, and skin conditions like rosacea.
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Additionally, study participants over age 50, as well as those with ocular rosacea, had significantly higher risks of developing migraines than the general population.
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Research has linked shifts in the microbiome to inflammatory issues such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne.
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Reds are modern, but are prone to mimic signs of sickness — or rosacea. Peaches, on the other hand, flatter every skin tone, and — better yet — every skill level.
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Angelic readers 1 Many of you had suggestions for improving the red facial patches caused by rosacea.
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For women with sensitive skin, or conditions like rosacea or eczema, mineral makeup is a game changer.
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The other drugs are antibiotics to control rosacea, a common skin problem, and a statin for elevated blood cholesterol and lipids.
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Origin and Etymology of rosacea
short for New Latin acne rosacea rose-colored acne
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: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, burning sensation, and sometimes eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose—called also acne rosacea
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