April is Rosacea Awareness Month
April 2nd, 2008
April was designated Rosacea Awareness Month in an effort to encourage people with symptoms of rosacea to seek treatment early. Rosacea is not deadly, but anyone who has it can tell you that it can be painful and embarrassing. If left untreated the skin and eyes could be permanently damaged, so its important to see a dermatologist early.
Rosacea is chronic and normally affects fair-skinned people after the age of 30. In many cases acne rosacea will develop. Acne rosacea is much like typical acne except the pimples are larger and less likely to develop white heads. Another problem associated with rosacea is ocular rosacea, or dryness and irritation of the eyes.
For more information about rosacea explore Skin Fitness Facts and also visit the National Rosacea Society.
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