Rosacea and Sensitive Skin
Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) What is rosacea? Rosacea (pronounced rose-ay-sha) is a common skin condition that causes the face to become red and inflamed, with enlarged and broken blood vessels and often with spots or bumps which look similar to acne. Symptoms The first sign of rosacea is usually blushing, with the face becoming flushed and red, particularly on the cheeks, nose and chin. The flushing is due to blood vessels in the skin becoming enlarged and more visible. Over time, blushing may become more frequent and result in the face becoming constantly red. With repeated episodes of blushing, the small blood vessels in the skin (capillaries) may burst. The rash and the blushing associated with rosacea can lead to embarrassment, lowered self-esteem and self-confidence, anxiety and even depression The symptoms of rosacea may come and go, with the severity of skin redness and inflammation of the face changing over time. The symptoms of rosacea c...