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Rosacea Awareness Month Marks New Strides in Spotting Life-Disruptive Disorder Now Affecting 16 Million Americans

CHICAGO (April 2, 2018) – Facial redness that doesn’t go away? Inexplicable bumps and pimples? Irritated eyes? All are signs of rosacea, a potentially serious disorder that can now be diagnosed with more precision than ever before. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on this often life-disruptive condition now affecting more than 16 million Americans – and most of them don’t know it.

Rosacea Awareness Month to Highlight New Standard Classification and Pathophysiology of This Widely Misunderstood Disorder

BARRINGTON, Illinois (February 1, 2018) – When the National Rosacea Society (NRS) published the first standard classification of rosacea 15 years ago, it ushered in an unprecedented era of research into the disease process of this widespread chronic disorder of the facial skin – and now the first update has been published based on these dramatic advances in scientific knowledge.1 The NRS has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the current understanding of this often life-disruptive condition estimated to affect more than 16 millio

NRS Introduces New Standard Classification and Pathophysiology of Rosacea

BARRINGTON, Illinois (November 8, 2017) – The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced today that a new standard classification and pathophysiology of rosacea has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.1 Developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 28 rosacea experts worldwide, the updated system is based on the substantial advances in the understanding of rosacea gained through scientific investigations over the last 15 years.

National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants for Medical Research

BARRINGTON, Illinois (October 16, 2017) — The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced it has awarded funding for three new studies, in addition to continuing support for three 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.

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."