Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic condition that usually affects the face, causing redness, pimples, and thickened skin. This eMedTV page discusses causes, symptoms, treatment options, and self-care suggestions, including using sunscreen and mild moisturizer.
Rosacea Skin Care
Dermatologists stress the importance of good rosacea skin care. Suggestions are listed in this eMedTV article, and include using gentle cleansers and avoiding rubbing, tugging, scratching, or scrubbing your face; blot skin dry instead.
Rosacea Treatment
Treatment for rosacea entails self-care techniques, laser surgery, or medications, including antibiotics. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the different types of treatment options that are available and offers self-care tips.
Oracea
Oracea is a prescription medicine used for treating inflammatory lesions that occur with rosacea. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, explains when and how to take it, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.
Ocular Rosacea
Ocular rosacea is a skin condition that often results in eye irritation. This part of the eMedTV library talks about this condition in greater detail, including possible causes, a list of common symptoms, and treatment options.
Rhinophyma
Rhinophyma is a condition associated with rosacea in which a person has an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose. This eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this medical condition, with information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rhinophyma Treatment
There are several rhinophyma treatment options, including topical or oral rosacea medications and surgery. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other treatment options that may be necessary if a patient's rosacea progresses to rhinophyma.
Rosacea Cure
Although there is no rosacea cure, the condition can be treated and controlled. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the goals of rosacea treatment and possible triggers that may cause symptoms to flare up or get worse.
Steroid Rosacea
Steroid rosacea can result when corticosteroid ointments are used for eczema and other rashes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, with information on symptoms, treatment options, and whether it can come back.
Rosacea Causes
This page on the eMedTV Web site explains theories for various rosacea causes, which have yet to be scientifically proven. For example, rosacea may be due to a microscopic mite, or it may be an inherited condition.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes red, thickened skin and may also lead to eye problems. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this disorder, including possible causes, common symptoms, treatment options, and self-care tips.
Rosacea Symptoms
This eMedTV article provides a detailed list of possible rosacea symptoms, including those for the three forms of the disease. While some people have no signs and symptoms, others experience facial redness, red lines, and pimples, among other things.
Rosacea Research
Scientists believe that two factors may play a role in causing rosacea. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses the current research on rosacea, including theories on the roles of vascular disorders and microscopic mites in causing the condition.
Rosacea Mite
Researchers believe that rosacea can be provoked by several factors, including the rosacea mite. This eMedTV resource describes this mite in detail, which has been linked to rosacea because of its increased numbers in people with the condition.
Oracea for Rosacea
Doctors often prescribe Oracea to treat inflammatory lesions associated with the skin condition rosacea. This eMedTV resource describes how the drug works to treat rosacea and briefly explains when and how to take Oracea.
Rosacea Medication
Although rosacea medication can improve the appearance of a person's skin, it will not cure the condition. This eMedTV article describes the different types of medication that are available to manage symptoms, such as topical and oral antibiotics.
Oracea Side Effects
Common side effects of Oracea include diarrhea, sinus irritation, and nose or throat pain. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects and also explains which problems are potentially serious and should be reported to your doctor.
