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What Is Rosacea? Facial Redness, Triggers & Treatment Options
What Is Rosacea? Facial Redness, Triggers & Treatment Options Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the central face that can cause flushing, persistent facial discoloration, visible blood vessels, inflammatory bumps, sensitive skin and sometimes eye or skin-thickening symptoms.
What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Skin Rash, Causes & Treatment Options
What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Skin Rash, Causes & Treatment Options Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially life-threatening tick-borne bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia rickettsii that can produce fever, severe headache, systemic illness and a rash that
What Is Ringworm / Tinea Corporis? Fungal Skin Rash, Spread & Treatment Options
What Is Ringworm / Tinea Corporis? Fungal Skin Rash, Spread & Treatment Options Tinea corporis, commonly called ringworm of the body, is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that often produces an expanding scaly rash with a more
What Is Rhinophyma? Nose Skin Thickening, Causes & Treatment Options
What Is Rhinophyma? Nose Skin Thickening, Causes & Treatment Options Rhinophyma is a chronic form of phymatous rosacea that progressively thickens and enlarges nasal skin through sebaceous-gland enlargement, connective-tissue overgrowth and fibrosis. Early changes may include enlarged pores, persistent
What Is Vancomycin Infusion Reaction (Red Man Syndrome)? Skin Flushing, Causes & Treatment Options
What Is Vancomycin Infusion Reaction (Red Man Syndrome)? Skin Flushing, Causes & Treatment Options Vancomycin infusion reaction is a rate-related, non-IgE mast-cell reaction that can cause sudden flushing, itching and other symptoms during intravenous vancomycin administration. The reaction was
What Is Raynaud’s Disease? Skin Color Changes, Triggers & Treatment Options
What Is Raynaud’s Disease? Skin Color Changes, Triggers & Treatment Options Raynaud phenomenon is an episodic blood-vessel spasm that temporarily reduces circulation to areas such as the fingers and toes, causing changes in color, temperature and sensation. Cold and
