Skin Beauty

Definition

Rosacea is a chronic condition characterized by facial erythema (redness).Pimples are sometimes included as part of the definition. Unless it affects the eyes, it is usually a harmless cosmetic condition. Rehab, if wanted, normally involves topical medications to reduce inflammation.

It primarily affects Caucasians of specifically northwestern European descent and has been nicknamed the 'curse of the Celts' by some in Britain and Ireland, but can also affect individuals of other ethnicities. Rosacea affects both sexes, but is almost three times more common in women. It has a peak age of onset between 30 and 60.
Rosacea in general begins as redness on the central face across the cheeks, nose, or forehead, but can also less generally} affect the neck, chest, ears, and scalp. In some cases, additional effects, such as semi-persistent redness, (dilation of superficial blood vessels on the face), red domed papules (small bumps) and pustules, red gritty eyes, burning and stinging sensations, and in some advanced cases, a red lobulated nose , may develop.

Most persons with rosacea have only mild redness and are never formally diagnosed or treated. There is no single, specific test for rosacea.
In many cases, simple visual inspection by a trained person is sufficient for prognosis. In other cases, specifically when pimples or redness on less-common parts of the face are present, a trial of familiar treatments is useful for confirming a suspected diagnosis.

The disorder can be confused with, and co-exist with acne vulgaris and/or seborrhoeic dermatitis. The presence of rash on the scalp or ears suggests a different or co-existing diagnosis as rosacea is primarily a facial prognosis, although it may occasionally appear in these other areas.

Erythema

Erythema refers to patchy red skin rashes and is normally} associated with rosacea. Like the excessive flushing associated with telangiectasia, areas of erythema may be mistaken for blushing, sunburn or a translate in complexion. Regularly the rash feels inflamed and hot. Erythema may worsen over time, becoming more prominent unless treated

Conjunctivitis

Rosacea can affect the eyes as well as the skin, causing conjunctivitis and other related eye problems. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the inner membranes of the eyelids. Sufferers may have sore, red eyelids, experience a "gritty" feeling around the eyelids, or wake up with crusty build up on the eyelids after a night's sleep.

Acne Rosacea

Acne rosacea is a misleading term: rosacea and acne are two entirely different conditions, although they can and do occur together. Clogged skin pores and bacterial infections cause acne. Rosacea occurs when blood vessels move to just below the skin's surface, leading to blotchy red patches. These blotches fade and then return, becoming more permanent over time.

The blackheads, whiteheads and pimples connected with acne are not associated with rosacea. Red bumps called papules are. These papules are normally solid and hard. The papules range in size from small bumps that resemble the measles or chicken pox, all the method} to larger, penny-shaped nodules. Left untreated, larger nodules can cause rhinophyma (see below).

Vascular rosacea

is more usual in women than men. The condition is due to swollen blood vessels in the face, resulting in "puffy" skin that feels warm and uncomfortable.

Ocular Rosacea

About half of all sufferers have symptoms of ocular rosacea, where effects affect the eyes. The eyelids may become inflamed and develop small red bumps, or develop scales and crusts after a night's sleep. The eyes may become bloodshot with a "gritty" feeling, as if a piece of sand were in the eye. Sensitivity to bright light is usual. Occasionally, eyelash loss occurs.


^{References:
http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/rosacea/rosacea-types.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosacea}