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__My Name__ = Morgan Lester

__Presentation Date__ = May 26, 8:20-8:40 am; A block, Day 1

__My Mentor__ = Mr. Weidner

__Subject & sub-topics__ = Rosacea, Blushing, Treatments, Social Anxiety Disorder, Physical Symptoms, Psychological Symptoms

__Thesis Question__ = How do physical and psychological treatments work to ease the social anxiety of blushing and prevent rosacea?

__Thesis Framework__ = Premise 1: Frequent blushing has been proven to lower self esteem

Premise 2: The physical effects of rosacea often embarrass the patients

Premise 3: The fear of blushing can actually be diagnosed as erythrophobia

Conclusion: Social anxiety disorder is the major psychological issue for people with rosacea and blushing.

__Thesis Sentence(s)__ = The excessive blushing that is associated with the unfamiliarity of rosacea can lead to social anxiety if the psychological symptoms are not properly treated.

__Project__ = I recognize that there is a need for __representation and support__ for the people who __suffer from rosacea, whether they know they have it or not__. My project of Product Development is to create __a news article__ for __the Springfield Sun__ because __it will help the community understand how common rosacea is, the emotional affects of rosacea, and how it can be treated.__