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Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Rosacea
 
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Rosacea

Alternative names:

acne rosacea

Symptoms:

  • rashes
    • erythema (red areas on the face)
    • discrete areas or the entire face

  • a tendency to flush, blush easily
  • increased vascularity (telangiectasis) of the face
  • a red, bulbous nose
  • acne-like skin eruptions (macules, nodules, pustules, may ooze or crust)
  • a burning or stinging sensation of the face

Signs and tests:

Diagnosis is based primarily on the skin's appearance. Rosacea is distinguished from other skin disorders by the vascular component (telangiectasis).


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