Rosacea: Exams And Tests
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Exams and Tests
Your doctor will diagnosis rosacea after a physical exam. You probably will not have medical tests unless the diagnosis is unclear. In that case, tests will rule out other conditions, such as lupus or a fungal infection.
During an exam, your doctor will check your eyes and the skin on your face, neck, and upper chest for any symptoms of rosacea. Tell your doctor when you first noticed symptoms and how often they occur. This information, along with your family history, is usually enough for a diagnosis.
| Last updated: | July 24, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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