Who is affected by rosacea
About 14 million people in the United
States have
rosacea, a very common skin condition.1
Rosacea:
- Usually begins between the ages of 30 and
60.
- Is more common in women, but the severe cases are more common
in men.
- Is most common in people with fair skin, including those of
northern and eastern European descent (such as Celtic, English, and Scottish),
although it can occur with any skin color.
Citations
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Pelle MT
(2008). Rosacea. In K Wolff et al.,
eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine,
7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 703–709. New
York: McGraw-Hill Medical.
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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Last Revised
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July 14, 2009 |
Last Revised:
July 14, 2009
Pelle MT
(2008). Rosacea. In K Wolff et al.,
eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine,
7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 703–709. New
York: McGraw-Hill Medical.