Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that makes your face rosy similar to that of blushing severely. It is marked by red colored pus filled blisters or papules that appears on the nose, chin and cheeks. It may cause burning sensation if it develops on the eyes. Many people lose their confidence due to the development of red lesions on the face and hesitate to visit parties and take part in social gatherings. It is necessary to take treatment for rosacea since it will not go on its own. If you are leaving it without treatment the conditions may worsen. For many people there will be flare up for particular season for weeks and then it will automatically disappear from the face. However it may get back to your after some months or years for causing more redness.
Causes :
Exact cause for rosacea is yet to be discovered. It is not caused by infection and the symptoms are really different from regular skin rashes and allergic reactions. Experts believe that rosacea redness and blisters are caused due to hereditary and environmental factors.
Factors that Triggers Rosacea :
There are certain factors that stimulate the formation of rosacea though it does not cause it actually. For instance alcohol consumption will worsen the symptoms of rosacea. Likewise, exposure to sunlight, stressful situations, eating spicy and hot foods and taking hot shower can trigger the symptoms to cause flare ups. Taking corticosteroid medications for long and doing strenuous exercises and taking drugs that cause dilation of blood vessels can worsen the symptoms.
Symptoms :
This skin disorder is characterized by flushing of skin and redness on your face. For dry skinned people it can cause burning sensation. Certain areas of your face are marked by red bumps or papules that are filled with pus. It is largely seen on cheeks, nose and forehead and sometimes on your eyes. The nose will look like bulbous nose. For some people small blood vessels on the cheeks becomes visible due to redness and rosacea bumps. Any stranger who sees you in this position can think that you are blushing adequately.