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It is characterized by red facial rash that
most often attacks those aged between 30 and 60. It has been defined as
something altogether different from acne.
Although there are
papules and pustules in both the cases, the difference between acne and
rosacea may be defined by the fact that in rosacea they are not pointed,
rather dome shaped. Moreover, there are no blackheads, whiteheads, or
cysts present in rosacea.
Rosacea is often misunderstood to be
one of the various forms of acne such as Acne Vulgaris and Pyoderma
Faciale, but in reality it is entirely different.
Management
1) Do not apply a topical steroid to
rosacea ever.
2) Try to avoid the sun.
3) Use oil-free sunscreen
lotions.
4) Avoid oil-based make-up and creams.
5) Always go for
water based make-up.
6) Try to keep your face cool.
7) Avoid
factors causing facial flushing, wherever possible.
Rosacea is
scary but can be kept under control through above stated means. Correct
identification is the key to appropriate treatment.
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