Rosacea or acne?
The signs differ in each individual, but managing the symptoms can be frustrating. Any combination of the following symptoms can be present: burning, stinging, itching, swelling and flushing (redness), especially…
Continue readingThe signs differ in each individual, but managing the symptoms can be frustrating. Any combination of the following symptoms can be present: burning, stinging, itching, swelling and flushing (redness), especially…
Continue readingRosacea is a chronic skin condition that is sometimes misdiagnosed as acne. Rosacea is characterized by inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead and eyelids. It may appear as redness,…
Continue readingYou are not alone! Also called the “Curse of the Celts”, over 13 million North Americans have rosacea, which is a long-lasting, non-scarring skin condition that is often misdiagnosed as…
Continue readingThis condition is known as telangiectasias, which are small diameter, linear blood vessels that occur near the surface of the skin. As we age, these small dilated blood vessels commonly…
Continue readingTelangiectasia are small, red, purple or blue blood vessels found mainly along the surface of the face (cheeks, nose and chin areas), upper chest and neck. Similar looking veins found…
Continue readingRosacea can often be misdiagnosed as acne, because in some cases pustules (pimples) and papules (red, raised bumps) are present. The first step is to get an accurate assessment from…
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