? Q. Is rosacea hereditary? A. Although no scientific research has been performed on rosacea and heredity, there is evidence that suggests rosacea may be inherited. Nearly 40 percent of rosacea patients surveyed by the National Rosacea Society said they could name a relative who had similar symptoms. In addition, there are strong signs that ethnicity is [...]
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? Q. Why are antibiotics prescribed for rosacea? Is it a bacterial infection? A. It is unknown exactly why antibiotics work against rosacea, but it is widely believed that it is due to their anti-inflammatory properties, rather than their bacteria-fighting capabilities. ? Q. What about bacterial resistance from antibiotic use? A. Topical antibiotics result in such minimal levels of [...]
? Q. Is there research being conducted on rosacea? A. The National Rosacea Society has instituted a research grants program to encourage and support scientific investigation into the potential causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvement in its treatment, as well as its potential prevention or cure. Information on this program can [...]