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The 'Sunburn' That Won't Go Away: Summer Tips for Controlling Rosacea

BARRINGTON, Illinois (July 11, 2017) -- What might often be mistaken for a persistent sunburn may actually be rosacea, a widespread facial skin disorder now estimated by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) to affect more than 16 million Americans. Unfortunately, without medical treatment it often grows increasingly more severe and intrusive on daily life.

New Revelations For Redness: Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Warning Signs of Increased Health Risks

CHICAGO (April 3, 2017) -- Is your face trying to tell you something? Although new medical research has discovered the red-faced appearance of rosacea may serve as a potential signal for serious but less visible illnesses, only a small fraction of those suffering from this widespread, often embarrassing disorder are currently being treated.

Rosacea Awareness Month to Focus on Health Risks & Importance of Treatment

BARRINGTON, Illinois (February 2, 2017) – While new research has tied rosacea to increased risk of a growing number of potentially serious illnesses – including cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, certain types of cancer and more – only a small fraction of the estimated 16 million Americans suffering from this chronic inflammatory skin disorder are currently receiving medical treatment.

National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants for Medical Research

BARRINGTON, Illinois (Sept. 20, 2016) -- The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced it has awarded funding for three new studies, in addition to continuing support for two ongoing studies, as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention or potential cure.

Red Alert: Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Potential Increased Health Risks

BARRINGTON, Illinois (April 1, 2016) -- Could a widespread facial skin disorder be a signal for other possible health problems? New studies are now revealing potential associations between rosacea and increased risks of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, certain types of cancer and many other systemic illnesses. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the early warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.

Rosacea Awareness Month to Focus on News of Increased Health Risks

BARRINGTON, Illinois (February 4, 2016) – While it is well established that individuals with rosacea often face significant physical, emotional and social challenges, new studies are now showing this widespread disorder may also be associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, certain types of cancer and many other systemic illnesses.

National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants for Medical Research

BARRINGTON, Illinois (September 29, 2015) – The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced it has awarded funding for three new studies, in addition to continuing support for two ongoing studies, as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements in its treatment, prevention or potential cure.

New Studies Discuss Significance of Demodex in Care of Rosacea

SAN FRANCISCO (July 30, 2015) – As research continues to reveal the many ways the human microbiome may affect human health, the potential role of Demodex mites in rosacea has come into sharper focus with new technology and may point to new approaches in patient care, according to experts at a roundtable on the clinical implications of Demodex in rosacea during the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

"I Wondered What People Were Thinking"

Patty couldn't imagine there might be a medical reason for her red puffy nose. She did think it was strange, however, that the redness seemed to appear after drinking coffee.

A bank officer, Patty started noticing the redness after her morning coffee break. "My colleagues started making comments," she said. "I was concerned because in my position, I was constantly before the public."

It's Becoming Clear: Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Potential Causes Of Rosacea

CHICAGO (April 1, 2015) Like a mosaic slowly gaining definition and becoming clear, so too is the scientific understanding of the potential causes of rosacea. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) to educate the public on the warning signs of this chronic but treatable facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. 

Lifestyle Tips Help Keep Rosacea at Bay

While sipping hot coffee, running laps or a day at the beach may cause the average person to flush harmlessly, such innocuous deeds can wreak havoc on the face of a rosacea sufferer. Because rosacea is characterized by flare-ups and remissions as it grows increasingly more severe, sufferers of this conspicuous and embarrassing disorder are advised to identify and avoid those factors that seem to aggravate their individual conditions.

Rosacea Risk Factors Answer "Why Me?"

"Why me?" is a question many ask when they find themselves with the embarrassing effects of rosacea -- which may include facial redness, visible blood vessels, bumps, pimples, eye irritation and other symptoms if left untreated. While rosacea can strike all segments of the population, surveys by the National Rosacea Society have revealed a profile of those most at risk for this conspicuous and increasingly common condition:

Rosacea Awareness Month To Focus On Potential Causes Of Disorder

BARRINGTON, Illinois (February 4, 2015) – While researchers continue to make progress in understanding the disease process of rosacea, lack of public awareness of the disorder remains a stumbling block to its control. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the warning signs of this chronic and widespread facial condition now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.

Rosacea Awareness Month to Focus on Psychosocial Impact of Rosacea

BARRINGTON, Illinois (February 3, 2014) – Rosacea's effect on quality of life can be devastating even when the physical symptoms are relatively mild, according to recent patient survey data. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the impact of this chronic and widespread facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.