Rosacea is a skin disease that is often mistaken for adult acne. While rosacea isn’t really a form of acne, it can cause redness in the cheeks, pimples, bumps and spider veins (which can look like acne) that is predominantly worse on the cheeks and nose. In fact, many people who are suffering from rosacea are not even aware of the fact that they have the disorder or that they can take steps to reduce the redness and avoid embarrassing flare-ups.

Unfortunately, the powers that be don’t really know what causes rosacea and there is no cure, only treatments. Rosacea tends to affect people with more fair skin and seems to be hereditary although that is not always the case. According to Web MD:

Rosacea often flares when something causes the blood vessels in the face to expand, which causes redness. Things that cause a flare-up are called triggers. Common triggers are exersise, sun and wind exposure, hot weather, stress, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot baths. Swings in temperature from hot to cold or cold to hot can also cause a flare-up of rosacea.

This condition affects all skin types so that means that someone with acne problems can also suffer from rosacea. So how can you tell if you may be suffering from rosacea and not adult acne? First of all, if you suspect you have rosacea you should consult with your physician on what you can do to relive the symptoms, however there are a few indicators you can look for before seeing a dermatologist.

Symptoms of rosacea include:

Extreme Sensitivity: Skin suffering from rosacea tends to be very sensitive. Since rosacea is a progressive condition, you may notice that over time you skin is becoming even more reactive to products you may have always used. Stinging, itching or burning sensations while applying facial lotions or products is also a common side effect.

Flushing and Redness: Flushing or redness that lasts for days or even weeks at a time is a common symptom of rosacea. A lot of clients explain it to me as feeling like a sunburn that won’t heal. Triggers, listed above, are individualistic ranging from person to person and when avoided can really help improve your condition.

Bumps, Pimples or Lines on the Face: These bumps or pimple are different from regular blemishes because they are not fluid filled nor are they white or blackheads. They tend to be bumps that never really go away but go up and down in size based on if you are having a flare up.

If you think you suffer from rosacea, the best thing you can do for your skin is see a doctor there are various prescriptions that you can try to keep skin under control.

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