Also called: Also called: Acne rosacea
Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It usually starts between age 30 and 60.
In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can include
- Frequent redness of the face, or flushing
- Small, red lines under the skin
- Acne
- A swollen nose
- Thick skin, usually on the forehead, chin and cheeks
- Red, dry, itchy eyes and sometimes vision problems
No one knows what causes rosacea. You may be more likely to have it if you blush a lot or if rosacea runs in your family. Rosacea is not dangerous. It can be treated with medications and sometimes surgery.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Rosacea(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/rosacea.htm
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What Is Rosacea?
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) - http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Rosacea/default.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/Informacion_de_Salud/Rosacea/default.asp
- Frequently Asked Questions about Rosacea(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/FAQs.html
- Rosacea(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/rosacea/DS00308/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Understanding Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/understanding/index.php
- Flushing(DSHI Systems) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.freemd.com/flushing/visit-virtual-doctor.htm
- Signs and Symptoms(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/signs_symptoms.html
- Is Laser Treatment Right for Your Rosacea?(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/laser_treatment.html
- Rosacea Treatments(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/treatment.html
- Surgery Can Correct Distortion of Nose(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2003/summer/article_2.php
- Good and Bad of "All Natural" Therapy for Rosacea(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/all_natural_therapy.html
- Coping with Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/coping/managing.php
- Controlling Rosacea Flare-Ups Can Boost Self-Esteem(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/controlling_flareups.html
- Coping with Rosacea: Tripwires(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/coping/tripwires.php
- Managing Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/managing/index.php
- Patient Diary Checklist(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/checklist.php
- Ocular Rosacea(American Academy of Ophthalmology) - http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ8SSZXLDE&sub_cat=0
- Special Care, New Technology Aid Ocular Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2007/fall/article_4.php
- Other Skin Disorders Also Afflict Patients Diagnosed with Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2007/winter/article_3.php
- Rosacea(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/rosacea.htm
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Rosacea(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Rosacea%22
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Common Skin Ailment May Be Caused by Immune Response(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) - http://www.niams.nih.gov/News_and_Events/Spotlight_on_Research/2007/rosacea.asp
- Scientists Trace Rosacea Triggers to Discover Sources of Symptoms(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2008/summer/article_1.php
- Studies Focus on Angiogenesis' Role(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2008/spring/article_4.php
- Survey Suggests Heredity Plays Part in Development of Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2008/spring/article_3.php
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: What is your diagnosis? Granulomatous rosacea (Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei,... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18792540&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Granulomatous rosacea-like leukemid in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18700468&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Granulomatous rosacea in infants. Report of three cases and discussion... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18700125&tool=MedlinePlus
- Rosacea -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=rosacea[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- Glossary(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/glossary.html
- Find a Dermatologist(American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.aad.org/findaderm/
- American Academy of Dermatology - http://www.aad.org/
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
- National Rosacea Society - http://www.rosacea.org/
- Women May Need Added Therapy for Rosacea(National Rosacea Society) - http://www.rosacea.org/rr/2008/winter/article_2.php
- Acne - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/acne.html
- Skin, Hair and Nails - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinhairandnails.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Rosacea is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/