Rosacea Review
Spring 2004
- FEATURE: Rosacea Awareness Month Heralds Warning Signs of Common Disorder
- FEATURE: New Study Shows Role for Bacteria
- FEATURE: Study Finds Most Common Effects of Ocular Rosacea
- FEATURE: Household Cleaners And Chores Can Trigger Rosacea Flare-Ups
- Q & A: Answers to Readers' Questions
- TIPS: Dispelling Rosacea Myths
- READER SURVEY ON ROSACEA
- SUCCESS STORY: She Finds Rosacea Widely Misunderstood in India
Q & A
Q. My boyfriend has rosacea on the face, but the worst is on his ears. What can he do?
A. Rosacea may sometimes develop beyond the face, most commonly on the neck, chest, scalp or ears. If your boyfriend is experiencing signs or symptoms on his ears, he should see his doctor for a diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
Also encourage him to contact the National Rosacea Society for information. He can write the Society at 800 South Northwest Highway, Suite 200, Barrington, IL 60010, or visit our Web site at www.rosacea.org.
A. Certain signs of rosacea, especially when severe, may leave behind some scarring or imperfections. You may want to consider consulting a dermatologist or other professional since there are many new ways to camouflage or modify scarring.
Keeping your condition under control, of course, will reduce the chances of any permanent effects. Be sure to follow your doctor's orders regarding medical therapy, and avoid environmental and lifestyle factors that can aggravate your individual condition or trigger flare-ups. The National Rosacea Society provides a free patient diary checklist to help you identify and avoid your personal rosacea triggers.