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Skin & Hair Clinic
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MEDICAL CONCERNS
INFECTION (NAIL FUNGAL)
ROSACEA / PINK FACE

About Rosacea
Rosacea (rose-ay-sha) is a chronic and potentially life disruptive skin condition which causes redness and small red bumps primarily on the facial skin often characterised by flare ups and remissions.
Causes:
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Increased size of blood vessel and stagnation of blood
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Altered immune system
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Role of a mite called Demodex which is present on everyone’s skin
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Genetic tendency
Triggering/aggravating factors :
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Sun exposure
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Stress
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Red wine
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Spicy food
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Hot drinks
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Emotions
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Cosmetics
Presentation:
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More common in females than males
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Most common age - after 30 years
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Initial symptoms: redness over the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead fading on its own after few minutes.
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Later stage: Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop mainly face.
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Eye involvement can happen in terms of dry, itchy, red eyelids. In rare cases eye problems can precede skin symptoms
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Advanced stage: Red, swollen, hard nose.
ROSACEA: Tips for Managing
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Keeping a journal and other lifestyle tips can help reduce rosacea flares.
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Learn what triggers your rosacea.
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Follow a rosacea skin-care plan. Skin care plays an important role in keeping rosacea under control. Many skin care products are too harsh. This can make rosacea worse.
Myths v/s reality
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Rosacea can be easily confused with acne/pimples or allergic reaction; hence it is mandatory to get treated from a trained and qualified dermatologist
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Rosacea can be controlled to minimum level if treated promptly at earliest. Otherwise it results in persistent redness and hard,swollen nose