Rosacea refers to a chronic skin disorder characterized by visible blood vessels, which cause the facial skin to appear red. Typically, it affects your cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. Although this condition may affect any one, middle-aged women with fair skins are more vulnerable than any other demographic. The condition has no known cure. However, there are treatments that focus on preventing the condition from getting worse by relieving its signs and symptoms.The condition can be categorized into 4 subtypes. Each of these subtypes is associated with unique symptoms. You can also develop more than one type at the same time. Typically, the signs and symptoms of rosacea appear in cycles. They may appear for weeks or months, disappear, and then appear again. The symptoms may result in lack of confidence in social settings or in the workplace. It is advisable for patients to seek treatment when flare-ups persist to restore your facial look. Treatment is also important in preventing the signs and symptoms from getting worse.
The symptoms of rosacea include:
