April is Rosacea Awareness Month, and experts want to alert people to the signs of this facial skin disorder affecting an estimated 14 million Americans.

"Rosacea is frustrating and baffling for so many people because its conspicuous signs and symptoms may not only come and go unexpectedly, but they can affect various individuals in ways few might imagine," Dr. Richard Odom, a professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, said in a prepared statement. (excite.com)

March 10, 2006

Many people with rosacea may mistakenly think they have acne. This can be a problem since treatment for rosacea is different than that for acne.

"Rosacea can have devastating effects on self-esteem because it is so noticeable on the face," said dermatologist Dr. James Q. Del Rosso, clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of Nevada, in Las Vegas. "It is important for individuals with rosacea to seek treatment early to avoid progression of the condition and avoid any permanent scarring to the face." (UPI)

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March 02, 2005

"A cream made from an extract of freshly baked green tea leaves may be an effective treatment for a type of acne called papulopustular rosacea."

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December 13, 2004

"[Yushchenko's doctors] suspected foul play, but had no evidence of poison, instead suggesting various rare diseases, such as the condition rosacea, might be to blame for his facial disfigurement."

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September 30, 2004

"More and more, the sun is sharing the spotlight with factors such as diet, alcohol and FM radio frequencies as a culprit for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer."

A hand-held portable device to treat acne has been developed and allows patients to safely treat breakouts at home.

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