Slide show: Common skin rashes

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Rosacea

Rosacea (ro-ZA-she-uh) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition of adults that looks somewhat like acne. It causes redness in the face and produces either small red bumps or pus-filled bumps.

For most people, rosacea tends to flare up periodically, lessen in intensity, and then flare up again. Certain foods, skin products, extreme temperatures and sun exposure can trigger an episode.

Although there's no cure, treatments may control or reduce the signs and symptoms.

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