The Gut-Skin Connection: How Gut Health May Influence Rosacea
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ByElizabeth Ward, MS, RDNJuly 7, 2025Registered dietitian nutritionist
Summary
This article explores the connection between gut health and skin conditions, specifically rosacea. It explains what rosacea is (a facial skin condition causing redness, visible blood vessels, and skin thickening), notes that approximately 14 million people in the U.S. are affected, and suggests that gut health issues may manifest as rosacea, which could potentially indicate underlying gastrointestinal disease.
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Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the face. It's marked by inflammation that causes reddened skin, visible blood vessels or a rash on the nose and cheeks, and skin thickening.
An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have rosacea.
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