On The Surface (What you see)
Rosacea, with its red-faced, acne-like appearance, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition with signs and symptoms that include:
  • Tendency to blush or flush easily
  • Persistent facial redness
  • Small visible blood vessels
  • Bumps and pus-filled pimples on the face (inflammatory papules and pustules)
  • Facial discomfort—burning or stinging sensation, tightness, dryness or itch
  • Burning, itching, or watery eyes and/or swollen eyelids
  • Thickening skin on the nose, cheeks and/or forehead

While the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, researchers generally agree the process involves dilation of small blood vessels in the face.

And Beneath (How you feel)

With 16 million Americans affected, rosacea is a common condition. You're not alone.

Living with rosacea goes beyond the physical symptoms. Emotional discomfort is common, too. In a survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society† of more than 1,200 rosacea patients:
  • 76% of patients surveyed said rosacea lowered their self-confidence
  • 41% said it caused them to avoid public or social engagements

For some, the physical appearance of rosacea can cause significant
emotional impact.

Sound familiar? Seek help! Studies on rosacea patients found that as symptoms improved with effective treatment, so did quality of life.

In a patient experience program of 891 patients being treated with ORACEA®, average (or mean) confidence level of patients regarding their skin's appearance increased after one month of use.
Review the benefits of ORACEA®.

It's never too soon. The best time to start working with a dermatologist is early on while symptoms are still mild—so you can develop a management plan to help you keep them that way.

*For insured patients only. Certain limitations apply. Click here for program details.
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†Funding provided by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Important Safety Information
Indication: ORACEA® is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients. Adverse Events: In controlled clinical studies, the most commonly reported adverse events (>2%) in patients treated with ORACEA were nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, diarrhea, hypertension and aspartate aminotransferase increase. Warnings/Precautions: ORACEA should not be used to treat or prevent infections. ORACEA should not be taken by patients who have a known hypersensitivity to doxycycline or other tetracyclines. ORACEA should not be taken during pregnancy, by nursing mothers, or during tooth development (up to the age of 8 years). Although photosensitivity was not observed in clinical trials, ORACEA patients should minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight. The efficacy of ORACEA treatment beyond 16 weeks and safety beyond 9 months have not been established.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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