Acne or Rosacea Differences in Gilbert

Acne and Rosacea are different skin conditions. Few people will have all of the signs and symptoms shown in the picture, but know what to look for helps.

It can be easy to confuse the two but it's important to know that both conditions require different treatments, so it's important to know the difference.

In honor of April being Rosacea Awareness Month, we encourage you to chat with one of our providers in Gilbert if you show any of the above symptoms. To learn more about Rosacea, head to our website to learn all about what it is, what causes it and how to treat it. To learn more about Acne, click here.



Do you have questions about your Rosacea? We are now offering Telehealth visits! Call your office today or request an appointment online to virtually meet with one of our dermatology providers.

Contact your local dermatologist today:

English Dermatology Gilbert
3011 S Lindsay Rd STE 111, Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 409-2487

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Location: 3011 S Lindsay Rd STE 111, Gilbert, AZ 85295, USA

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