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Who is affected by rosacea

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By Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS

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About 13 million people in the United States have rosacea, a very common skin condition.1 It occurs more often in other parts of the world, especially in northern and eastern European countries.

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.

References

Citations

  1. Plewig G, Jansen T (2003). Rosacea. In IM Freedberg et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 6th ed., vol. 1, pp. 688–696. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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Author Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
Last Updated July 24, 2007
Last Updated: 07/24/2007

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