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Understanding Rosacea - Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms?
- Flushing and facial redness that may be intermittent and then become more persistent
- Bumps or pimples on the skin, either small and solid (papules) or pus-filled (pustules).
- Red lines (telangiectasia) in the face caused by enlarged blood vessels.
- Stinging or burning sensations -- similar to mild sunburn -- that may be more noticeable when smiling, frowning, or squinting. Application of cleansers, cosmetics, or moisturizers may increase the irritation.
- Nasal thickening (rhinophyma)
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Norman Levine, MD on November 22, 2008
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