Rosacea is sometimes misdiagnosed as Eczema

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Eczema, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Rosacea.

Rosacea is a dermatological condition causes chronic blushing or flushed face. Symptoms include visible blood vessels in the face, swollen bumps, burning sensations, dry irritated swollen eyes, and a bulbous nose. Rosacea can be misdiagnosed as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis or lupus.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Visible veins, facial blushing or flushing, swollen bumps, burning sensation, eye problems, enlarged nose

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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