Take the Rosacea Quiz
Approximately 16 million people in the United States have rosacea. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about this skin condition.
1. Rosacea affects mainly the back and the abdomen.
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Rosacea usually occurs on the face, although the neck and upper chest are also sometimes involved. Rosacea also affects the eyes in about half the cases.
2. Rosacea is a disease that develops in childhood, growing progressively worse.
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Rosacea usually occurs in adults between the ages of 30 and 60. However, people often report a tendency to flush or blush easily before they developed the typical symptoms of rosacea.
3. Women develop more severe symptoms of rosacea than men.
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Women are more often affected by mild to moderate rosacea than men, but the disorder is often more severe when it strikes men.
4. Rosacea is sorted into four types based on symptoms.
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Some people may have more than one type of rosacea at a time. The four types are erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, the earliest recognizable stage, with flushing or redness; papulopustular rosacea (small blood vessels and/or small red bumps or pustules that become visible on your nose and cheeks), which is often seen in women; phymatous rosacea, which usually affects men and is characterized by an enlarged, bulbous red nose; and ocular rosacea, which causes burning, light sensitive, dry, or watery eyes.
5. Spicy foods can trigger a flare-up of rosacea.
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Other triggers include exposure to the sun, emotional stress, alcohol, exercise, cold wind, hot foods and beverages, and hot baths. What causes a flare-up in one person may not cause a problem in another.
6. Vision is usually impaired if rosacea affects the eyes.
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Only in severe cases can a person's vision become impaired. Typical eye symptoms include redness, burning, tearing, and the sensation of a foreign body or sand in the eye. Infection of the eyelids may cause the lids to become inflamed and swollen. Some people complain of blurry vision.
7. A tiny mite that lives in the hair follicles may cause rosacea.
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Some researchers believe that these mites, called Demodex folliculorum, clog the sebaceous gland openings, leading to inflammation. Other investigators have shown a possible link between rosacea and Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes infection in the gastrointestinal system. Also, some research has suggested that the immune system may play a role in the development of rosacea in some people.
8. A topical antibiotic is the usual treatment for rosacea.
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For people with more severe cases, doctors often prescribe an oral antibiotic. Some people respond quickly to treatment, while others require long-term therapy.
9. Another method of treating rosacea is to reduce exposure to triggers.
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By doing this, a person may actually reduce or eliminate the need for medication to control the rosacea. One way to avoid triggers is to keep a written record of factors that seem to trigger flare-ups.
10. Wearing sunscreen is a must for people who have rosacea.
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Sunscreens, particularly those that protect against ultraviolet A and B rays and have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, are recommended. Check the chemical contents of the sunscreen and avoid those that contain octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, or PABA.
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