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Rosacea
Common Symptoms of Rosacea
The signs and symptoms of rosacea can vary from person to person and may include:
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Facial flushing
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Persistent redness of the face
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Bumps or acne-like pimples
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Visible blood vessels on the face
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Watery or irritated eyes
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Burning, itching, or stinging of the facial skin
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Rough or dry skin
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Raised red patches
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Swelling, also known as edema
Although rosacea most commonly affects the face, symptoms may also develop on the neck, chest, scalp, and ears.
What Causes Rosacea Flare-Ups?
Certain environmental and lifestyle factors can trigger or worsen rosacea flare-ups. Research conducted by the National Rosacea Foundation has identified several common rosacea triggers, including:
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Sun exposure
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Hot or cold weather
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Emotional stress
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Wind
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Alcohol
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Heavy exercise
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Spicy foods
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Hot baths
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Heated beverages
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Certain skin care products
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Humidity
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Indoor heat
Because rosacea triggers can vary from person to person, understanding which factors cause your symptoms to worsen can be an important part of managing the condition.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that commonly causes facial redness, acne-like bumps or pimples, visible small blood vessels, swelling, and watery or irritated eyes. This facial inflammation may affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids.
More than 14 million Americans are affected by rosacea. The condition is not contagious, although there is some evidence suggesting that rosacea may be inherited. There is currently no known cause or cure for rosacea, and there is no known connection between rosacea and cancer.
Common Causes of Rosacea
Rosacea generally begins after age 30 and often progresses through periods of flare-ups and remissions. Over time, facial redness may become more noticeable, and small visible blood vessels, sometimes resembling spider veins, may begin to appear.
If rosacea is left untreated, bumps and acne-like pimples may develop. In some cases, the end of the nose may become swollen, red, and bulbous. Rosacea can also affect the eyes, causing them to become watery, irritated, or uncomfortable.
Rosacea Treatment
While there is currently no cure for rosacea, treatment can help reduce the severity of symptoms and control flare-ups. Because every case is different, rosacea treatment should be based on the individual's symptoms and severity.
Your provider may prescribe oral antibiotics and topical medications to help manage rosacea symptoms. When the condition enters remission, topical treatments alone may be sufficient.
For more severe rosacea, a vascular laser, intense pulsed light source, or another medical device may be used to reduce visible blood vessels, excess facial redness, and bumpiness of the nose.