Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition. It primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, and small, pus-filled bumps as it advances. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than others, eventually leading to persistent redness, especially in the central parts of the face, such as the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. The skin’s natural PH barrier tends to be disrupted and dryer in the affected areas.

Over time, the condition may also cause increasing dryness and thickening of the skin. Enlargement of the nose is a condition known as rhinophyma, although this is less common.

The exact cause of rosacea is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While rosacea can affect anyone, it is most commonly seen in fair-skinned women. More and more younger women are reporting facial redness that seems to be getting more pronounced!

While there is no cure for rosacea, various treatments are available to manage the symptoms,  reduce flare-ups, and tone down redness. These treatments can include deep moisturizers, topical and oral medications, laser therapy, and lifestyle changes to avoid known triggers.

Consistent treatment is important to reduce the appearance of redness, prevent the condition from worsening, and maintain skin health.