What is Rosacea ?

Rosacea (pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha") is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. The redness can come and go. People sometimes incorrectly call rosacea adult acne because one of the symptoms can be outbreaks of pimples that resemble acne. It can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids.

What causes Rosacea?

There is some disagreement among experts as to what causes rosacea. It usually affects people with fair skin or who blush easily, and it seems to run in families.

How is Rosacea treated?

Doctors can prescribe medicines and there are many treatments for rosacea available online. There is no cure, but with treatment, most people can control their symptoms and keep the disease from progressing.