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The coming of winter may pose difficulties for individuals with rosacea due to dry air — not only outdoors, but also indoors because of heating systems.

Obesity may be associated with a higher risk of rosacea in women, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

A recent study in South Africa attempted to determine the disorder’s prevalence in the darkest skin types and document its signs and symptoms in black patients.

The NRS announced it has awarded funding for three new studies, in addition to continuing support for three ongoing studies.

“While ocular rosacea remains incurable, exciting new research may lead to a variety of potential targets for innovative therapy that may interfere with the disease process,” says Dr. Edward Wladis.

A recent nationwide study in Taiwan has found an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in people with rosacea, and of these, IBD was significantly more likely to occur in males.

The ways in which disruptions in the skin's natural ecosystem may affect rosacea's development were discussed at the AAD summer meeting.

“When we have richly pigmented skin, the erythema can be masked, and diagnosis can become a real challenge,” Dr. Alexis said.