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How to Treat Rosacea

Last Update: March 12, 2009

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Rosacea is a skin disease that turns the skin red around the nose and cheeks. It mainly affects fair skinned individuals. Learn how to treat rosacea in this video clip from a professional dermatologist.

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  • Use sun block every day
  • Avoid situations that cause breakouts
  • Have a doctor prescribe drugs & creams

About this Author

Lisa Rhodes, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, where she graduated valedictorian. She completed her dermatology residency at North Western University in Chicago and currently works in Austin, Texas. Her favorite part of her job is diagnosing skin conditions and treating them in order to help patients live better lives.

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Video Transcript

DR. LISA RHODES: Hi, I'm Dr. Lisa Rhodes with Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Rosacea is the common facial eruption, usually seen in fairer skin patients. It shows itself as a little red bumps or red dilated blood vessels on the face, most commonly infecting the nose and cheeks. Treatment options include, number one, using a good sunblock everyday of at least an SPF 15. Number two, avoid things that you know make the redness worse or make you get more red bumps. And number three includes prescription medications. There are creams and pills that are available which can really help with this disease.

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