Managing your
Rosacea
Information, Symptoms, and Treatment on managing your Rosacea
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea, pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha", is a non-contagious auto-immune skin disorder estimated to affect at least 16 million in the U.S. alone. (Gary W. Cole) It typically begins between the ages of 30 and 60 as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead, but overtime the condition may spread to the neck, ears, and chest. Rosacea is characterized by developing primarily on the skin of the face in "flare-ups" and remissions, and is often mistaken for acne because of how pimples and bumps can develop if the condition goes untreated. Rosacea has been observed to mainly affect fair-skinned Caucasians who tend to blush easily, but it
Rosacea
Information, Symptoms, and Treatment on managing your Rosacea
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea, pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha", is a non-contagious auto-immune skin disorder estimated to affect at least 16 million in the U.S. alone. (Gary W. Cole) It typically begins between the ages of 30 and 60 as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead, but overtime the condition may spread to the neck, ears, and chest. Rosacea is characterized by developing primarily on the skin of the face in "flare-ups" and remissions, and is often mistaken for acne because of how pimples and bumps can develop if the condition goes untreated. Rosacea has been observed to mainly affect fair-skinned Caucasians who tend to blush easily, but it