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Products and Procedures to Avoid if You Have Rosacea?

Leslie AnnMar 29, 2009
What anti-aging procedures and/or products would be more detrimental than helpful due to my Rosacea condition? I currently use Metrolotion which has successfully controlled the Rosacea.

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Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
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Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
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