Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that afflicts approximately 16 million North Americans between the age of 30 and 65. An acne-like condition rosacea often has a significant psychological impact upon sufferers who report that the condition affects their self confidence negatively.
Rosacea shapes
Rosacea typically starts with redness on the cheeks, chin, forehead or nose that can come and go. Occasionally rosacea can occur on the chest, ears, neck and scalp. In some cases the eyes can also be affected appearing bloodshot, dry and swollen. Over time the redness becomes more persistent and visible blood vessels appear. If the condition is not treated bumps and pimples develop and the skin can become tender and sensitive to touch. In severe cases the nose can grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue (rhinophyma).
Although the condition can affect all people, fair-skinned individuals who blush or flush more easily are more prone to developing rosacea. While women are more likely to develop the condition than men, male sufferers tend to develop more severe symptoms.
Because rosacea varies from one patient to the next, a physician should determine treatment.