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Face Up To Rosacea: Galderma Launches Online Support to Empower and Equip Rosacea Sufferers to Discuss the True Burden of Their Disease With a Dermatologist

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

New 'Face up to rosacea' campaign comprising online content and a downloadable,

personalized patient appointment guide, equips people living with the

distressing skin disease to seek expert support to help break the cycle of

rosacea and aim for long-term treatment success

Launched today, Galderma's new Face up to rosacea campaign aims to help close

the communication gap between people with rosacea and dermatologists. A

one-stop shop for online rosacea support, the campaign website –

www.faceuptorosacea.com – enables people that have been diagnosed with rosacea

to create and download a personalized appointment guide, helping them open up

about the physical and emotional burden rosacea can cause and drive

conversations about long-term treatment success.

Rosacea is a disease which is estimated to affect around 415 million people

worldwide.1 It's a visible condition often characterised by symptoms such as

flushing, persistent erythema (redness), and inflammatory lesions. Galderma's

research has revealed that the impact of invisible symptoms such as stinging,

burning and emotional distress, can be underestimated by healthcare

professionals.2

"During your next appointment, help the dermatologist fully understand what is

bothering you specifically about your rosacea, both physically and

emotionally," says Dr. Linda Stein-Gold, Division Head of Dermatology at the

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, USA. "Every one of our patients is unique

and going through a different rosacea journey; the more we understand about

your personal journey, the more tailored a treatment plan we can create with

you. We are here to support you and get the results you want!"

The Face up to rosacea website guides the user through a series of questions

relating to their individual signs and symptoms, how their rosacea makes them

feel and what treatments they have used in the past, before creating a

personalized appointment guide for the user to take to their next consultation.

Recognising the importance of transparency between people with rosacea and

dermatologists, Face up to rosacea aims to give patients the confidence to

speak out about the true impact of their disease, enabling dermatologists to

better understand each person's individual needs. "Galderma is committed to

advancing rosacea patient care. By listening to the views of rosacea sufferers

and healthcare professionals (HCPs) from around the World we identified an

opportunity to support the patient-HCP dialogue in a really tangible way. The

new patient appointment guide has the potential to truly revolutionize future

rosacea appointments, leading to better outcomes," says Kamel Chaouche MD PhD,

Head of Global Medical Affairs, Prescription, Galderma.   

"Great consultations start when you as the patient come to the visit with a

list of signs, symptoms and triggers that bother you and what treatments you've

tried before that have or haven't worked. With this information, we can really

customize your treatment plan to you and only you and ultimately help you break

the cycle of rosacea," says Dr. Melinda Gooderham, Medical Director at the SKiN

Centre for Dermatology in Ontario, Canada.

Visit www.faceuptorosacea.com to create and download your personalized

appointment guide to take to your next appointment.

References:

National Rosacea Society 2018. New Study Finds 415 Million People May Suffer

from Rosacea Worldwide. Available at:

https://www.rosacea.org/press/2018/july/new-study-finds-415-million-people-may-suffer-from-rosacea-worldwide.

Last accessed: October 2019.

Rosacea: Beyond the visible online report. Available at:

http://hosted.bmj.com/rosaceabeyondthevisible. Last accessed: October 2019.

About Rosacea

Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disease that presents variable clinical

characteristics, of which the most common are flushing, persistent erythema,

and inflammatory lesions. It mainly affects the central areas of the face, such

as the cheeks and nose. The disease can affect both adult men and women,

usually after the age of 30. Additionally, symptoms such as stinging, burning

and increased sensitivity of the skin are common. The eyes are often affected,

and might present as red, dry or itchy.

Although the cause of the disease is still under debate, various trigger

factors are known, including spicy foods, alcohol, emotional stress,

sun/UV-exposure, hot baths and hot beverages. Demodex, generally harmless

mites, can also be found in the skin in an elevated quantity in people with

rosacea.

Rosacea may worsen over time if left untreated. People that suspect they suffer

from rosacea should visit their dermatologist or healthcare provider for

diagnosis and discuss what treatment is right for them. Because rosacea is a

highly visible disease, it is known to cause embarrassment and anxiety in some

patients, which in turn may cause frustration and have a negative impact on

their social life.

About Face up to rosacea

Face up to rosacea is a global awareness campaign, launched in October 2019 by

Galderma. The campaign aims to close the communication gap between people with

rosacea and dermatologists. By encouraging meaningful conversations between the

two parties, rosacea sufferers will become increasingly aware of the

advancement of treatment options now available from their dermatologist to help

them break free from the negative cycle of rosacea.

About Galderma

Galderma, the world's largest independent global dermatology company, was

created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive

product portfolio to treat a range of dermatological conditions. The company

partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin

health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in

research and development of scientifically defined and medically proven

innovative solutions for the skin. For more information, please visit:

www.galderma.com.

Galderma media relations contact

Sebastien Cros

Global Communications

+41-21-642-76-94

media@galderma.com   

SOURCE: Galderma