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Another Good Reason to Use Sunscreen
A recent study conducted at Harvard University Medical School found that people living with rosacea recalled having more blistering sunburns than people who do not have rosacea. Of the 65 patients with rosacea, 44% reported having blistering sunburns. Only 5.2% of the 65 people without rosacea recalled having a blistering sunburn.

While more research is needed to find out if blistering sunburns increase the risk of developing rosacea, this finding certainly offers another good reason to use sunscreen. Consistently protecting children with sunscreen and practicing other sun-safe behaviors helps to minimize the risk of sunburns. For more information about this study, visit Study Finds Family History, Higher Incidence of Sunburns Associated With Rosacea.

Gentle Skin Care Helps Control Rosacea
Skin care can help diminish rosacea — or make it worse. The reason lies in your stratum corneum, the layer of skin you see when you look in the mirror. People with rosacea have a fragile stratum corneum, so skin is easily irritated. Gentle skin care can help reduce irritation and calm the skin. (more...)

What Dermatologists Tell Their Patients
Learning what triggers your rosacea can help reduce flare-ups. Each patient has specific triggers. Some common triggers may cause your rosacea to flare; others may not have any effect.

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