Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I’m worried that I may have rosacea.
  • I have rosacea, and this is a follow-up visit.
  • I have rosacea, and I’m sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I’m worried that I may have rosacea.

  1. Are my symptoms a sign that I have rosacea?
  2. Are there different forms of rosacea? What are the differences?
  3. How is rosacea diagnosed?
  4. Should I take medication for rosacea? What do you recommend?
  5. What else can I do to make my skin look and feel better?

I have rosacea, and this is a follow-up visit.

  1. Does my rosacea seem to be improving?
  2. What kinds of skin care products should I use to prevent flare-ups?
  3. Can stress, certain foods, or other factors trigger rosacea flare-ups?
  4. Should I keep a diary of symptoms so that I recognize things that trigger my rosacea?
  5. What should I do if my rosacea suddenly gets worse?

I have rosacea, and I’m sick or having problems.

  1. Are my problems a sign that my rosacea is getting worse?
  2. Is my skin infected? Should I take an antibiotic?
  3. Is rosacea doing lasting damage to my skin? Can the damage be repaired?
  4. Could the skin care products I’m using be worsening my rosacea?
  5. Should I see a dermatologist?