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New Survey Assesses the Psychological Impact of Rosacea
A recent NRS survey revealed that most rosacea patients are impacted psychologically by the disease and its effect on their appearance, but treatment may lessen rosacea’s negative effects.
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Galderma and Celebrity Stylist Brad Goreski Want to Motivate Americans to Face Up to Rosacea
Sponsored post The following announcement was issued by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.: National Campaign Empowers 16 Million Americans Faced with a Chronic Inflammatory Skin Condition to Take Action, Navigate Treatment Journey with a Dermatologist
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Tell Rosacea to Take a Hike: Tips for Walking Without Flare-ups This Summer
Walking and hiking are great ways to exercise and enjoy the best that nature has to offer this summer. While social distancing may prevent many rosacea patients from visiting gyms or taking part in organized sporting events, it’s easy to walk and hike independently or in a safely distanced group.
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Ros-NET: New Computer-Aided Rosacea Diagnostic Tool Poses Promising Advance
A recent NRS-funded study found that a computer-assisted rosacea analysis tool offers the potential to improve the visual assessment practices that dermatologists use to evaluate the disorder. This initial research increases the possibility that doctors and rosacea sufferers may one day have access to technology that is less subjective and less variable than today’s most common diagnostic methods.
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NRS Introduces New Standard Management Options for Rosacea
New standard management options for rosacea have been published to provide a comprehensive summary of treatments for respective signs and symptoms, also known as phenotypes, identified in the recently updated standard classification of rosacea. The new system allows physicians to tailor therapy for each individual case to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Leading Dermatologists Urge Greater Focus on Facial Redness at NRS Roundtable
New developments in rosacea call for dermatologists to place greater emphasis on addressing persistent facial redness (erythema), according to experts at a recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) roundtable to provide an update on this key aspect of the disorder, based on the new standard classification system, recent burd
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Researchers Find Differences in the Microbiome of Rosacea Skin
Every person is host to a natural mix of bacteria, fungi and viruses — they are normal inhabitants of the skin, known as the skin microbiome.
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Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights New Treatment Options for Life-Disruptive Disorder Affecting 16 Million Americans
Increased medical understanding has led to significant advances in the control of rosacea, allowing many of those who suffer from this chronic red-faced disorder to live free of its conspicuous and embarrassing symptoms for the first time.
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New Study Finds High Rate of Ocular Rosacea in Women with Dark Skin
The Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology recently published a study on the impact of rosacea on the eyes, known as ocular rosacea, which may carry implications for physicians and rosacea patients alike.
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Red Carpet, Red Face: Rosacea in Hollywood
Millions of viewers worldwide tune into the Oscars broadcast every year, and from the moment actors meet photographers on the red carpet, a spotlight shines on them, showing off their glamorous appearance and highlighting any flaws or blemishes as well.
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NRS Announces New Research Grant
The NRS Research Grants Program has awarded funding for a new study, in addition to continued support for three ongoing studies, in its mission to help increase knowledge and understanding of the causes and other key aspects of r
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Enjoy Holiday Beverages without the Flare-ups!
The holiday season is here and so are the numerous social engagements and family events that mark this time of year.
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NRS Research Grants Program Marks 20 Years
More than two decades ago, rosacea was a poorly understood condition that was often considered a rare disease.
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Best Practices for Using Makeup on Rosacea Skin
Makeup and skincare products may sometimes seem intimidating or downright risky for someone dealing with sensitive skin, but the ability to safely disguise rosacea’s symptoms can be an empowering weapon in the arsenal of any rosacea patient.
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National Rosacea Society Offers New ‘Recognizing Redness’ Patient Tool
The National Rosacea Society has introduced an innovative public service booklet called “Recognizing Redness” to help rosacea sufferers assess facial redness, the primary diagnostic fea
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Picking the Right Sunscreen for Rosacea and the Environment
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 3.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2019, making this risk associated with sun exposure a very compelling reason for protecting yourself from the sun.
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Differentiating Acne and Rosacea in Latin American Skin
Inflammatory acne and rosacea are both common in Latin Americans, but because rosacea is usually associated with lighter skin tones, it is often missed or misdiagnosed in those with darker skin, according to a recent articl
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Why Is There Acid in My Face Wash?
After a rosacea flare-up, have you turned to the backs of product bottles to determine what may have irritated your skin, and discovered an acid listed as a major component?
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New Rosacea Survey Shows Positive Impact of Clear Skin
A recent National Rosacea Society (NRS) survey found that highly successful medical treatment for rosacea often has a major positive impact on patients’ lives.
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New Study Clarifies Role of Mast Cells in Rosacea
A new advance in the understanding of mast cells, located at the interface between the nervous and vascular systems, in the development of rosacea is at the center of a recent study funded by a National Rosacea Society research grant and conducted by a team led by Dr.
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“Almost Clear” is Only Almost Good Enough
“I want to ask the question, who on earth wants to be nearly clear if they can be clear?” asked Dr.
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Studies Find Rosacea May Lead to Increased Oxidative Stress
Two recent studies found that rosacea patients had elevated levels of oxidative stress, or an imbalance between free radicals
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