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Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is rosacea?
A skin condition, which also often involves flushing. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics, immune system reactions and exposure to sunlight appear to be involved.
Symptoms of rosacea
Redness or bumps on the skin, that occur or worsen with cosmetics
Facial flushing
Redness in sun-exposed areas of skin
Bumps containing pus
Skin abnormality
Questions your doctor may ask to check for rosacea
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose rosacea
Do your rashes occur or worsen after using cosmetics?
Do you have a red or flushed face?
Do you have redness on the sun-exposed areas of your skin?
Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?
Do you have any skin problems?
Treatment for rosacea
Creams and medications can relieve symptoms. In the meantime, avoiding sunlight and harsh soaps, and wearing sunscreen can prevent symptoms from worsening.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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