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What's the difference between normal physiological blushing/flushing and rosacea blushing/flushing?

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bball1028Dec 9, 2015

Most sources regarding rosacea state that blushing/flushing are symptoms of rosacea. However, they are not clear on what exactly distinguishes normal physiological blushing/flushing from rosacea blushing/flushing. For example, don't most people blush/flush to a certain degree after eating spicy food or after strenuous exercise? How long does typical rosacea blushing/flushing last? What is rosacea blushing/flushing supposed to look like?

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