Rosacea

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic long term inflammatory skin condition which can worsen if not treated. It principally affects the face and auses facial redness, swelling, small red pus filled pimples and superficial dilated blood vessels. Often the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. A red enlarged nose may occur in severe disease, a condition known as rhinophyma. unfortunately the causes of rosacea are not fully understood, however there are a number of ways to alleviate symptoms.