From: myron fehr on

No one wants to go through life with a red, ruddy face that makes a
person look like they've just come in from the cold. But, for those
who suffer from acne rosacea this is a fact of life. This condition,
just like its somewhat similar namesake, can be a nightmare for
sufferers to combat and an embarrassment along the way.
Dealing with acne rosacea first requires a bit of understanding about
the condition. It's important to note that although rosacea and acne
share a similar name, the two conditions are very different. They do,
however, have some troublesome similarities.
Let's look at the major characteristics of acne rosacea. This
dermatological medical condition is characterized by red, swollen
skin, generally on the face. It can range in severity greatly, and
unlike acne itself, rosacea doesn't present with blackheads or
whiteheads. Rosacea does, however, make itself very visible and can,
like acne, lead to permanent disfigurement of the face.
While acne rosacea and acne are two very different facial conditions,
they share some pesky similarities. These include such notorious
things as not having definitive causes or cures and treatments that
tend to work for some patients, but not all....

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