Rosacea & Acne in Teenagers
Sixteen million Americans, including teenagers, suffer from rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society. Rosacea is a non-scarring skin disease that makes the skin red.
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Features
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Symptoms of rosacea in teenagers include burning and stinging, consistent facial flushing, pimples, red but cool cheeks, skin thickening and blood vessel lines. These symptoms can be minimal to severe and vary from case to case.
Misconceptions
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Teenagers who suffer from rosacea are often misdiagnosed with acne vulgaris. Though the two can co-exist, rosacea must be treated separately and different therapies. Rosacea exists mostly on the face, but it can be found throughout the body in multiple patches.
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Control
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The only way to treat rosacea is by controlling the skin disease. This is by teaching the patient how to avoid flare-ups. Avoid extreme temperature changes and drying out of the skin. Do not irritate the skin with loofahs, and keep yourself hydrated. Dandruff can also cause rosacea, so use shampoos that fight this skin problem as well.
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