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Symptoms
Diagnosis
There is no single test to determine whether someone has Rosacea.
The diagnosis is usually made based on a visual
examination and from identifying a number of the following
symptoms.
Common Symptoms
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Flushing or blushing that occurs easily and often
and lasts longer than normal.
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Rashes and redness on part or all of the face.
(Known as erythema).
Often has the appearance of sunburn and may become
worse over time.
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Burning or stinging sensations
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Skin pimple-like eruptions which may be solid
(called papules or nodules) or puss filled (known as
pustules). This may look a lot like acne but
whiteheads or blackheads (common symptoms of acne)
and not normally present. This skin condition may
result in dry skin.
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Visible red lines on the face called
telangiectasis. These lines are caused by
enlarged or damaged blood vessels.
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Red, sore or gritty eyes or
eyelids. Eye symptoms are know by the term Ocular
Rosacea. [More information about Ocular
Rosacea]
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Symptoms are often aggravated by sun exposure,
changes or extremes in temperature, wind, and
consumption of certain foods (including spicy foods,
caffeine & alcohol).
Less Common Symptoms
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Redness which extends to other parts of the body
including the chest.
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Bumps on the nose sometimes making it appear
swollen. This usually appears after an extended time
where the sufferer has not received treatment
(called rhinophyma).
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Eye Problems
The term ophthalmic rosacea (more
commonly known as "ocular rosacea" ) covers a variety of eye
problems related to Rosacea.
It is reasonably common for Rosacea sufferers to have red eyes or sore
eyelids however additional symptoms can include eyelashes falling out and swollen
eyelids with small bumps. The eyelids may also have scales or crust which may be
diagnosed incorrectly as a form of seborrheic dermatitis.
[More information about Ocular
Rosacea...]
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Stages of Rosacea |
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Stage 1
Flushing or redness (known as
erythema)
lasts for hours or days. Sensitive skin. Red lines (a
condition known as Telangiectases) may appear. Eyes may be
sore.
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Stage 2
Skin eruptions (nodules called papules
or pimple-like sores called pustules ) appear and may last
for weeks. Symptoms may spread from the face to other
parts of the body such as the scalp, neck & chest.
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Stage 3
Extreme cases of untreated Rosacea
may result in large nodules appearing, most commonly on
the cheeks and often appearing as a swollen
nose (rhinophyma).
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