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Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that typically affects the face. It results in redness, pimples, swelling, and small and superficial blood . Often, the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. A red, enlarged nose may occur in severe disease, a condition known as rhinophyma.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Facial redness, swelling, and small and superficial blood

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

How it's found

·Based on symptoms

Complications

·Rhinophyma

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