Rosacea is a common skin condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s confidence and quality of life.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and occasionally small, acne-like bumps. It most commonly appears on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead, but it can also affect the eyes in some cases.
Common signs and symptoms of rosacea include:
✓ persistent facial redness
✓ small, red bumps or pustules that resemble acne
✓ visible blood vessels
✓ easy flushing or blushing
✓ dry or sensitive skin
✓ thickened skin, particularly around the nose
✓ small, red bumps or pustules that resemble acne
✓ visible blood vessels
✓ easy flushing or blushing
✓ dry or sensitive skin
✓ thickened skin, particularly around the nose
Is rosacea genetic?
The exact cause of rosacea is still unclear, but it’s thought to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Rosacea mainly affects adults between the ages of 30 and 50 and is more common in people with fair skin, particularly those of Northern European heritage. People with a family history of rosacea are at a higher risk of developing the condition themselves.
What can trigger rosacea flare-ups?
Rosacea symptoms can be intermittent, with periods of remission and flare-ups. Here are some of the most common factors that can provoke a flare-up:
✓ Environmental conditions: Sun exposure, temperature extremes, humidity.
✓ Dietary triggers: Spicy foods, alcohol, hot beverages.
✓ Emotional factors: Stress, high levels of anxiety, embarrassment, frustration.
✓ Skincare products: Products containing alcohol, fragrances or astringents.
✓ Environmental conditions: Sun exposure, temperature extremes, humidity.
✓ Dietary triggers: Spicy foods, alcohol, hot beverages.
✓ Emotional factors: Stress, high levels of anxiety, embarrassment, frustration.
✓ Skincare products: Products containing alcohol, fragrances or astringents.