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3 reasons to find out your rosacea triggers

By staff December 5th, 2014

A trigger is anything that causes the flushing, blushing and skin changes of rosacea. Often a change in body...

Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada – hope, help

By staff December 1st, 2014

For the estimated 8 million Canadians affected by acne and rosacea, the launch of a new, national, not for...

Rosacea is contagious

False: You can’t catch rosacea – it is not a contagious condition.
Rosacea is caused by heavy drinking…

False: Research shows rosacea is not caused by heavy drinking, although alcohol triggers rosacea and may worsen the condition over time. The causes of rosacea are not known. Studies show it is an inflammatory condition that has genetic roots for many.
There’s nothing I can do about my red face and pimples

False: There are new and existing medical treatments to reduce the facial redness, red bumps and pimples of rosacea. You can help too by avoiding triggers that make you flush and practicing good skincare.