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Demodex Surfaces Again at Summer AAD Meeting

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The microscopic mite Demodex folliculorum resurfaces again as a possible cause and and therapeutic target for rosacea at this year’s American Academy of Dermatology summer meeting. 



New Rosacea Review Now Available Online

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The latest issue of Rosacea Review is now online featuring information on navigating the complex system of insurance coverage, new research in rosacea and a patient success story.



Getting Back on Track With Your Rosacea

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Disruptions in life or a break in routine may set the stage for a rosacea flare-up. Use these pointers to help you get back on track.



Back to School: A Rosacea Primer

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The end of summer means back to school for many across the country. Start the school year off right with a mini refresher course on Rosacea 101.



Success Story: Accidental Diagnosis Leads to Relief

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One patient's visit to the doctor's office with her son led to a rosacea diagnosis and a prescription for therapy that started her journey to relief.



How to Navigate the Health
 Care System for Drug Therapy

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Getting the medication intended by your doctor can be challenging in today's increasingly complex health care system. Learn more about the ins and outs of prescription insurance coverage.



Tips for Preparing for Social Events

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Whether the occasion is a family wedding, a business dinner or a “night on the town,” the desire to look your best is the same. 



Changing Seasons Can Trigger Flare-Ups, Survey Shows

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From spring’s blooming flowers to autumn’s falling leaves, the change in weather can also bring challenges to rosacea patients, according to a new National Rosacea Society patient survey.



What’s in Your Summer Toolkit?

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As you take advantage of what summer has to offer, help stay free of rosacea symptoms by preparing yourself with our “Rosacea Summertime Survival Toolkit.”



Dr. Day on Rosacea in Everyday Health

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Over the years, rosacea has gone from a mysterious facial malady with little public or medical community awareness to a widely discussed condition. Read a new article published in Everyday Health by rosacea expert, Dr. Doris Day.



What’s Sweating Got to Do with It?

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Summertime is in full swing throughout the country, and with more heat and sun comes more sweat.



Research Defines Role of Moisture Barrier in Rosacea

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The facial skin of rosacea sufferers may be more susceptible to irritants due to impaired barrier function, a recent study found, resulting in the dryness experienced by many with the disorder.



Tips for Avoiding Solar Flare-ups

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Summer may bring nostalgia for afternoons spent lying in the sun, but for many with rosacea even a simple sunny day now presents a challenge.



Latest Rosacea Review Now Online

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The latest issue of Rosacea Review issue is now online, featuring an article on Rosacea Awareness Month as well as rosacea insights from the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.



Survey Shows Public Awareness of Rosacea Increasing

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Although public awareness of rosacea has grown significantly in the past two decades, knowledge of its wide range of potential signs and symptoms continues to lag, according to a new patient survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society.



The Physical Pain of Rosacea – What You Don’t See

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While facial redness, bumps or pimples may be the most common signs of rosacea, what you can’t see may be just as debilitating -- and important to discuss with your physician.



Tips for Deflecting Hurtful Comments

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While most people are not intentionally cruel, sometimes they say things without thinking. Use these tips to deflect hurtful comments.



Flushing, Mites & More: Rosacea at AAD Annual Meeting

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The physical mechanisms behind facial flushing, the lifestyles of Demodex mites and proper skin care were all hot topics at this year's AAD annual meeting.



Change in Skin Care Bolsters Outcome

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One patient from Oregon found relief from her rosacea with a simple change in her skin-care routine.



Lupus or Rosacea? Test May Mislead

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Lupus erythematosus and rosacea share several signs and symptoms, but new research shows that current tests may not be as indicative as once believed in telling them apart.



New Survey Finds People with Rosacea More Likely to be Judged Negatively

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New Survey finds People with Rosacea are more likely to be Judged Negatively upon First Impression than People with Clear Skin



What Sufferers ‘Wish They Knew’

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Saying "I wish" is likely far too common among rosacea sufferers. But that doesn't have to be the case.



NRS Launches 'It Works for Me'

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The National Rosacea Society has launched a new section on its website to collect and offer tips from patients and doctors that might help sufferers with their individual conditions.



Help Raise Awareness With These Top FAQs

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Many people are misinformed or misguided as to what rosacea is. During Rosacea Awareness Month, the following answers to frequently asked questions may help you provide education and correct the many misconceptions about this disorder.



50 Shades of Red: Rosacea Takes Emotional Toll

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Rosacea’s appearance can cover the spectrum from a perpetual rosy glow to an angry red mask, but the emotional pain it inflicts varies little among patients. The NRS has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month  to alert the public to the early warning signs of this conspicuous, red-faced disorder.