Match a Name with That Face
If you hesitate to glance in the mirror for fear of seeing flushed red cheeks, visible blood vessels, bumps, pimples or irritated eyes, you may be one of the 14 million Americans with rosacea—a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. Your symptoms may flare up or decrease, but they can be a source of worry.
Getting diagnosed and beginning treatment is often half the battle since many people with rosacea don’t even know what they're facing. We're glad you've taken the first step to putting your Best Face Forward
®!
Why Do I Have Rosacea?
There are many theories about what causes rosacea, but no one knows for sure. Although anyone can develop rosacea, it presents most often in people over 30 with fair skin. Dermatologists generally believe that rosacea is an inflammatory disease of the skin with the following typical symptoms:
- A tendency to blush or flush easily with a persistent redness in the center of the face
- Small visible blood vessels, bumps and pus-filled pimples
- Dry, tight or itchy facial skin that may swell or thicken
- A burning or stinging sensation
- Burning, itching, watery eyes or swollen eyelids
Now that you know—take action! Learn more about what can
trigger an outbreak and read about your
treatment options.