This image displays severe rosacea. Rosacea is often characterized by small pimple-like pus-filled lesions (pustules) and red bumps. This image displays small pink bumps and pus-filled lesions on the cheeks typical of rosacea. This image displays a bump-like form (one of many) of rosacea. This image displays the dilated blood vessels that are typically seen in rosacea. This image displays broad areas of redness on the cheeks typical of rosacea. This image displays the redness and thickening of the nose typical of rosacea. Rosacea can cause redness and dilated blood vessels, as displayed in this image. This image displays eyelids with small crusts caused by rosacea. The central forehead is often affected in severe rosacea with multiple pimple-like bumps. The nose can be bright red in people with rosacea.
Share |

Rosacea  Information for adults

Picture of Rosacea: This image displays severe rosacea. Divider line
This image displays severe rosacea.
left arrow
right arrow
Who's At Risk
Adults between 30 and 60 are most often affected by rosacea; it is more common in women and in fair-skinned individuals, although dark-skinned people may also be affected. About 14 million Americans have rosacea. In most people rosacea comes and goes periodically; in some it gets worse with time.

Frequent triggers (things that increase face blood flow) of rosacea include sunlight, hot drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, exercise, hot baths or saunas, temperature extremes, and emotional stress. Prolonged use of cortisone creams on the face can also lead to rosacea. Some drugs may worsen flushing (nasal steroids, amiodarone, high doses of some B vitamins, tamoxifen, and rifampin).

Prev: Overview | Signs and Symptoms Next:
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
skinmatters blog, skin health and skin care advice from experts
skin condition finder, over 170 skin conditions and thousands of medical pictures
ask the doctor, skin care questions from visitors, responses from experts