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Is Steroid Induced Rosacea Permanent?

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sunny10013Nov 8, 2011

Would the thinned skin by topical corticosteroid be thickened up as time goes by ? Is this steroid-induced-rosacea permanent disorder even though steroid is stopped ? Is this gonna be "actual" rosacea?

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Dr. Ken Landow, MD
Dr. Ken Landow, MD
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Answered on Jul 27, 2013
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Dr. Channing R. Barnett, MD
Dr. Channing R. Barnett, MD
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