Wondering
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- Dr Ed Seaton
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Re: Wondering
Hello,
Thanks for your question. Rosacea and acne are thought to be completely different conditions. Rosacea causes facial redness, often flushing and sometimes acne-like spots. The flushing can last over an hour and is brought on by exercise, temperature change, alcohol, hot drinks and spicy food. Rosacea usually occurs mid-adult life, although this is variable. It is unusual in teenagers, which is when acne is commonest. Acne usually occurs earlier and often causes blackheads and whiteheads which are not a feature of rosacea.
Best wishes
Dr Ed Seaton
Thanks for your question. Rosacea and acne are thought to be completely different conditions. Rosacea causes facial redness, often flushing and sometimes acne-like spots. The flushing can last over an hour and is brought on by exercise, temperature change, alcohol, hot drinks and spicy food. Rosacea usually occurs mid-adult life, although this is variable. It is unusual in teenagers, which is when acne is commonest. Acne usually occurs earlier and often causes blackheads and whiteheads which are not a feature of rosacea.
Best wishes
Dr Ed Seaton
Dr Ed Seaton
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