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Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory condition that primarily affects the skin of the face. Dermatologists may make a rosacea diagnosis if there are one or more primary signs or symptoms of rosacea:

• Flushing (transient erythema): passing redness or blushing
• Nontransient erythema: lasting redness
• Papules or Pustules: inflammatory "acne" lesions
• Telangiectasia: facial spider veins

Often times these primary symptoms are accompanied by secondary features such as stinging & burning, plaques (inflammation), dryness, edema (swelling), ocular manifestations (tearing or redness around the eyes or eyelids), and phymatous changes (rhinophyma or enlargement of the nose).

Researchers continue to study this complex disease. Currently, the most widely accepted hypothesis is that rosacea flares are caused by external triggers. Patients have identified the most common triggers as: sun exposure, stress, hot weather, wind, exercise, alcohol, hot baths, cold weather, spicy foods, and certain skin care products. Most recently, a study found that bacteria (b.oleronius) associated with a common mite (demodex folliculorum) inhabiting the skin elicits an inflammatory response in patients with rosacea.

Rosacea affects more than 14 million Americans. It is an extremely diverse condition that varies from person to person. In its early stages, rosacea often resembles a sunburn or rash, but if left untreated, it may progressively worsen to a more inflamed condition. Consequently, understanding the symptoms and seeking treatment from a dermatologist are the keys to managing this complex condition. With a few minor lifestyle adjustments and a prescribed treatment regimen, you and your dermatologist will be able to keep the rosacea flares under control. Your dermatologist can help you determine if Clarifoam®EF is right for you.

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Known clinically as Acne Vulgaris, acne is one of the most common skin conditions and is often referred to as zits, pimples, and breakouts.

• Mild acne involves white heads (called closed comedo) and black heads (called open comedo). These are small bumps on the skin that result from clogged hair follicles.
• As mild acne becomes moderate acne, new lesions called papules (solid) and pustules (pus-filled) begin to form. These bumps are larger than their predecessors and begin to cause inflammation of the surrounding tissue.
• If left untreated, acne can become severe and cysts may also begin to form. Cysts are tender, large, fluid-filled lesions.

There are four factors that contribute to acne:

1. The skin cells that make up the hair follicle lining normally shed, as new skin cells are formed, and are pushed to the surface of the skin via the follicle. A glitch in this follicular shedding process can cause a "traffic jam" in the hair follicle, resulting in a clog, called a comedone.
2. An oil, called sebum, is also produced and pushed to the surface of the skin via the hair follicle. During puberty, hormones can cause an increase in sebum production. This additional oil cannot escape to the surface of the skin fast enough so it clogs up the follicle (much like water filling a balloon).
3. The dark, moist environment of a clogged hair follicle offers an ideal atmosphere for the growth of a bacteria called p.acne.
4. As the bacteria continues to grow, it invades nearby tissue and causes inflammation of the surrounding tissue.

You are not alone; nearly 17 million Americans suffer from acne. Fortunately, under a dermatologist's care, the symptoms of acne can be controlled and a treatment regimen that prevents future break outs can be arranged. Your dermatologist can help you determine if Clarifoam®EF is right for you.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common inflammatory disorder affecting hairy areas of the body. Seborrhea most often occurs on the scalp, eyebrows, glabella, nasolabial creases, ears, chest, buttocks, and groin. Scalp manifestations range from mild dandruff to thick, dense scaling. Facial and trunk seborrhea typically presents as powdery, yellow, or greasy scales along the skin folds and hair margins.

The cause of Seborrheic Dermatitis is not yet fully understood. Researchers understand the high comorbid incidence of seborrhea in immuno-compromised patients, but there is some question as to what triggers these manifestations in immunocompetent patients. However, the most widely accepted clinical data supports a direct causal link between Malassezia, a yeast fungal species formerly known as pityrosporum ovale, and Seborrheic Dermatitis.

You are not alone; up to 3% of the general population suffers from Seborrheic Dermatitis. Fortunately, under a dermatologist's care, the symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis can be controlled and a treatment regimen that prevents future flare ups can begin. Your dermatologist can help you determine if Clarifoam®EF is right for you.