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Tips for Decoding Rosacea Terms

Some articles about rosacea, particularly those reporting results of scientific studies, may contain unfamiliar medical terminology. Here is a list of some frequently used rosacea terms and their meanings.

 

  • Blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids.

 

  • Chalazion: A lesion on the eyelid due to plugging of the meibomian glands.

 

  • Edema: Swelling from abnormally large amounts of fluids in the tissues.

 

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