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Rosacea Topic Guide

Rosacea Rosacea: Rosacea (commonly referred to as adult acne) is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by redness of the forehead, cheeks, eyelids, nose, and chin, and inflammatory papules and pustules. Treatment may incorporate topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics. Appropriately aggressive therapy can diminish the inflammatory component of the disease.
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Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of death and illness among Americans. Effects of smoking can cause:

Smoking cessation includes nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral therapy.

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green tea Green Tea

Green tea is a product made from the Camellia sinesis plant and it is also known as Camellia theifera, Constituant Polyphénolique de Thé Vert, CPTV...learn more »

licorice Licorice

Licorice is a plant also known as Acide Glycyrrhizique, Alcacuz, Bois Doux, Bois Sucré, Gan Zao, Glabra, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Isoflavone, Je...learn more »

hydrocortisone topical Hydrocortisone Topical

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »

isotretinoin (oral) Isotretinoin (oral)

Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly...learn more »

minocycline Minocycline

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,...learn more »

metronidazole Metronidazole

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract. Metroni...learn more »

amoxicillin Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria...learn more »

tetracycline Tetracycline

Tetracycline is an antibiotic that fights infection caused by bacteria...learn more »

doxycycline Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body...learn more »