Rosacea is a common relapsing skin condition mostly affecting fairer skin, causing redness, dilated blood vessels, stinging sensations and sometimes spots and sebaceous gland hyperplasia (enlarged oil glands).
Rosacea / Facial Redness
The cause for rosacea is unknown, we understand genetics, the immune system and environment have a role in this condition as well as sun exposure, alcohol and caffeine consumption, diet and stress, which can cause flare ups.
There is no current cure for rosacea, treatment helps control the symptoms and treat redness, thread veins and desensitise the skin.
