MYTH People who have rosacea are alcoholics.
TRUTH Rosacea is not a symptom of alcoholism, but alcohol is a known trigger so it can worsen rosacea symptoms.
MYTH Rosacea is caused by poor hygiene.
TRUTH There's no evidence linking rosacea to cleanliness. Actually, rosacea-prone skin tends to be dry and sensitive, so over washing can make symptoms worse.
MYTH Acne medications are also effective for the pimple-like bumps of rosacea.
TRUTH While there is some overlap between acne and rosacea, some acne medications may actually irritate the sensitive skin of rosacea patients. Only your dermatologist can offer the right treatment for your specific symptoms.
MYTH If you eliminate all trigger factors, rosacea will go away.
TRUTH Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder, so even in the absence of triggers, a person with rosacea may experience a flare-up.
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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.

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