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Subtype II ? Acne-Like Rosacea (Papulopustular Rosacea)

In addition to persistent facial redness and irritation, acne-like rosacea includes the development of red dome-shaped bumps known as papules (pustules, if they contain pus) on the face. The severity grading scale for subtype II rosacea is based on the size and quantity of bumps ? from grade 1, which involves relatively few small, mild papules and/or pustules through grade 3 with more numerous, larger, and more severe eruptions

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.



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