Develop a rosacea routine.
Find something that works and stick to it! Preventing flares is the key to long-term success

Rosacea is a chronic condition that primarily affects the facial skin, usually causing flushing and redness. Although an estimated 14 million Americans have the condition, only a small percentage of those affected are aware of it. There are different theories about the progression of the disease. While progression of rosacea is unpredictable, in most people, rosacea is cyclic: it may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then signs and symptoms lessen for a while before flaring up again.

Rosacea usually affects people between 30 and 50 years of age, and tends to be more common in those with fair complexions. While more women than men are diagnosed with rosacea (especially during menopause), the symptoms tend to be more severe in men.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for rosacea, and symptoms tend to grow more pronounced without treatment. Complying with medical treatment and avoiding things that trigger rosacea symptoms may, however, help control rosacea symptoms in the long term.

Before Rosacea

What may cause rosacea?

The cause of rosacea is unknown but it tends to run in families. Up to 40% of affected men and women have a family member with rosacea. While researchers think rosacea may be caused by bacteria, mites, blood vessel damage, stress,or some combination of those things, no one knows for sure exactly what causes the condition.

Recent research suggests that rosacea may be caused, in part, by an abnormal immune response triggered by a substance known as cathelicidin. Rosacea sufferers have an increased amount of cathelicidin and process it abnormally. This may explain why certain things that may pose no threat to non-rosacea suffers can, in the rosacea sufferer, trigger inflammation.

But rosacea doesn't have to get in the way of you living your life to the fullest. By avoiding your triggers (click here to go to "Triggers"), talking to your dermatologist about effective treatment, and using a specialized skin-care routine (click here to go to "Your Routine"), you can help manage the symptoms of mild to moderate rosacea.

INDICATION & USAGE

FINACEA is indicated for topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Although some reduction of erythema which was present in patients with papules and pustules of rosacea occurred in clinical studies, efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

FINACEA is for dermatologic use only, and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. FINACEA is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to propylene glycol or any other component of the formulation. In clinical trials, sensations of burning/stinging/tingling occurred in 29% of patients, and itching in 11%, regardless of the relationship to therapy. Post-marketing safety - Skin: facial burning and irritation; Eyes: iridocyclitis on accidental exposure to the eye. There have been isolated reports of hypopigmentation after use of azelaic acid. Since azelaic acid has not been well studied in patients with a dark complexion, these patients should be monitored for early signs of hypopigmentation.

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