Rosacea

Regain Control of Your Life

Rosacea may start as a slight redness that occasionally appears on your cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. With the passage of time, however, your complexion can become inflamed; the redness becoming more apparent and blood vessels may become visible. What you may think it is nothing more than slight sunburn, or the onset of adult acne, can in fact be rosacea.

This little-known ailment is a chronic, relapsing facial disorder that affects more than 14 million Americans. Despite the fact that rosacea is not a medically serious condition, without treatment, the red-faced, acne-like condition can potentially be a life-disruptive disorder, causing serious psychological, professional and social problems.

Don’t sit indolently and let this condition control your life. The professionals at Rustad Dermatology are here to assist you in combating this disorder.

Understand Your Symptoms

One of the worst things about rosacea is that many sufferers may not even know that they have the disorder and therefore don’t reach out for treatment until the symptoms become very severe. It is important to look for the following warning signs and seek appropriate treatment:

• Redness on your cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that
  you cannot attribute to sun exposure
• Small, visible blood vessels on your face or neck area
• Enlarged nose
• Red, hard bumps or pus-filled pimples on your face
• Watery or irritated eyes

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