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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: ORACEA®
ORACEA® is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients. You may experience intestinal upsets, sore throat or sinus infections/sinusitis when taking ORACEA®. Do not take ORACEA® if you are allergic to tetracyclines, and it may cause harm to a developing fetus; so do not take ORACEA® if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. When taking ORACEA®, stay out of direct or artificial sunlight, and make sure you tell your doctor if you have stomach or GI problems, kidney disease, have a yeast or fungal infection, take blood thinners, take oral contraceptives, or take medicine to treat acne, psoriasis or seizures. ORACEA® does not treat bacterial infections. Use ORACEA® only as prescribed by your doctor. For more information about ORACEA®, see Full Prescribing Information.

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