rosacea
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S: http://www.dermatology.ca/skin-hair-nails/skin/rosacea/ (last access: 1 April 2015).

N: 1. 1876, short for acne rosacea (1833), from fem. of Latin rosaceus “rose-colored” (see rose).
2. Rosacea (rose-AY-sha) is a common skin disease. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people.
The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time.
3. Rosacea can cause more than redness. There are so many signs and symptoms that rosacea has four subtypes:

  • Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea: Redness, flushing, visible blood vessels.
  • Papulopustular rosacea: Redness, swelling, and acne-like breakouts.
  • Phymatous rosacea: Skin thickens and has a bumpy texture.
  • Ocular rosacea: Eyes red and irritated, eyelids can be swollen, and person may have what looks like a sty.

4. It is sometimes seen along with ocular rosacea or with rhinophyma.
5. rosacea = acne rosacea: A common condition characterized by symptoms of facial flushing and a spectrum of clinical signs, including erythema, telangiectasia, coarseness of skin, and an inflammatory papulopustular eruption resembling acne.
6. Do you know the difference between couperose skin and rosacea?
These skin conditions can look similar, and so are often confused.

  • Couperose skin is red with broken capillaries and often feels tight and irritated. A flushed or blushing look is often a symptom of couperose skin.
  • Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. Skin affected by rosacea can also be couperose, however with rosacea you also get an acne-like appearance of lumps and bumps.

The most common triggers for couperose skin are extreme temperatures, alcohol, smoking, sun exposure, stress and spicy foods.

S: 1. OED – http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Rosacea (last access: 1 April 2015). 2 & 3. http://muktiorganicskincare.com/couperose-skin-and-rosacea-whats-the-difference/ (last access: 1 April 2015).

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