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Rosa cea, known as the “Curse of the Celts” since it was thought to affect mainly fair skinned people of Northern European descent, may appear more often in people of color than previously suspected and may be underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
According to Dr. Jerry Tan, Windsor dermatologist, researcher and spokesperson for the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada. “Emerging research is showing rosacea is more common in those of various ethnicities and darker skin phototypes than previously...

Q & A with Canadian Egyptian actress, Christine Solomon, who was diagnosed with rosacea at the age of 14.
*Christine is a 2018 spokesperson for the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada’s Rosacea Awareness Campaign. (Photo credit: Efran Beltran)
When were you diagnosed with rosacea and what were your thoughts at the time?...

D uring Rosacea Awareness Month 2018 (April), Canadians who have rosacea are being made aware of associations between the disease and increased risk for a variety of disorders – many with potentially serious consequences – in order to detect these diseases...

Indoor swimming is a healthy, enjoyable activity in winter. However, you may be concerned about rosacea and the effects of chlorine on your skin.
According to dermatologist Dr. Benjamin Barankin, “Some people with rosacea will find that chlorine is drying and irritating to their skin. That said, swimming is so very healthy for the body and soul.”...