Rosacea is often mistaken as adult acne. The cause of rosacea is unknown but prevalence is linked to age, gender, and ethnicity.

Rosacea can occur in 1 among 20 Americans. According to rosacea statistics from the National Rosacea Society, an estimated 14 million Americans are affected by this skin disorder.  Although rosacea is a common skin problem, doctors believe that the number of adults with rosacea may significantly be greater if only people are aware about this skin problem.

Doctors have admitted that rosacea is under diagnosed because many confuse its symptoms with adult acne.  Rosacea manifests symptoms that are similar to adult acne.

• Flushing or blushing
• Persistent facial redness
• Small and solid papules and pus-filled bumps or pustules
•  Enlarged and visible blood vessels characterized by red lines in the face

Some rosacea patients may also suffer from irritated eye including red and swollen eyelids and styes. Facial skin may also be dry and rough with red patches developing on the area affected. A burning sensation is felt when face starts to swell (edema) and skin begins to thicken and enlarge, and tightness on the face develops. The signs of rosacea may occur in other parts of

When treating any kind of disorder, doctors would look for the cause. Unfortunately, according to the National Institutes of Health, the cause of rosacea is still unknown. Medical studies conducted on rosacea simply explained that some people might just be susceptible to dilation of the facial blood vessels resulting to the redness of the face.

The NIH noted that women in their menopausal stage are prone to develop rosacea although men can also manifest the disorder as they grow older. Rosacea is most common among women in the 30 to 60 age range than among men. A Swedish study on the prevalence of rosacea in the female and male genders noted that among the 809 subjects under study, only 5% of the men while14% of women suffered symptoms of rosacea. Fair skinned people have higher incidence of developing rosacea and people originating from the northern, eastern European & Celtic regions are more at risks.

Like acne, rosacea can have devastating effect on the person. A research by the National Rosacea Society reported that 70% of  rosacea patients admitted that their self- esteem has decreased . 41% of them tried to avoid any social activity including skipping work due to their condition.

Topical ointments and antibiotics work in treating rosacea. The NRS observed that using antibiotics worked because of their anti-inflammatory component. Laser and non-invasive procedures may also be effective for severe rosacea. Blushing or redness of the face can be controlled by avoiding abrasive products on the face. It will also help if stressful situations are handles and resolved. There’s cure to rosacea; the only important thing is to get treatment before the condition worsens.