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Doctordle #119
Facial flushing with visible vessels
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-28. It presents "Facial flushing with visible vessels" as a Medium Dermatology puzzle. The final answer is Rosacea.
Answer
Rosacea
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 45-year-old has recurring redness across the cheeks and nose.
Clue 2
Hot drinks and sunlight trigger flushing in this fictional case.
Clue 3
Small visible blood vessels appear on the face.
Clue 4
Acne-like bumps may occur, but this is not ordinary acne.
Clue 5
Symptoms mainly affect the central face.
Clue 6
The answer is this chronic facial skin condition.
Plain-language explanation
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can cause facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and bumps. The clue set focuses on central facial symptoms and triggers.
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