Is rosacea a temporary condition?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Rosacea is not a temporary condition. The characteristic skin redness and other symptoms may be worse at some times than others. But rosacea is a chronic, long-term condition. The cause is unknown and there's no cure, but you can keep the symptoms of rosacea under control with the proper medical treatment.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is a skin condition that causes flushing, redness and, sometimes,...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

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Rosacea

This chronic skin condition causes swelling of the blood vessels beneath the facial skin, causing redness, spider-like blood vessels or acne-like blemishes. Fair-skinned people, people between ages 30 and 50, and women are more prone to developing rosacea, which is physically harmless but often embarrassing. Other symptoms include a tendency to blush easily, bloodshot or watery eyes, and a red, bulbous nose. Although there is no cure, oral or topical antibiotics can control flare-ups. So can wearing sunscreen daily, reducing stress and limiting your intake of hot beverages, alcohol and spicy foods.

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