Rosacea - Symptoms and Management

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness, flushing, and sometimes acne-like bumps, typically affecting the face.

Rosacea FAQ

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What is rosacea rash?

Rosacea is a chronic facial rash that most often starts between the age of 30 and 60 years. It is common in those with fair skin, blue eyes, and Celtic origins.

What is rosacea & how does it affect my skin?

Learn more about our editorial process. Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness and bumps on your face, most often on your nose, cheeks and forehead.

What causes rosacea?

The cause of rosacea isn’t known. It’s likely that a number of factors are involved, including: a reaction to the demodex mite — (a microscopic mite that lives on the skin, also known as the ‘eyelash mite’) Many people with rosacea find that certain factors can trigger their symptoms.

What is rosacea & what causes it?

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition predominantly affecting the central face and most often starts between the age of 30–60 years. Rosacea is common and is characterised by persistent facial redness.

When is rosacea most common?

Rosacea typically presents after the age of 30 and becomes more prevalent with age. However, it can occur at any age and occasionally presents in children. Although rosacea can affect anyone, it is more common in those with fair skin, blue eyes, and those of Celtic or North European descent.