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Flushed face
Cosmetics reaction
Redness of the skin
Rashes
Red when exposed to the sun
A pimple
Hot cheeks
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What is Rosacea?
A skin condition that often involves flushing. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics, immune system reactions, and exposure to sunlight seem to be involved.
Typical Symptoms of Rosacea
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- Redness or bumps on the skin, that occur or worsen with cosmetics
- Facial flushing
- Redness in sun-exposed areas of skin
- Skin problems
- Skin problem on the face
- Blisters on the skin
- Rash that affects my left and right side equally
Diagnostic Questions for Rosacea
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pus-filled blisters or bumps on your skin?
- Do your rashes worsen after applying cosmetics?
- Do you currently have a red or flushed face?
- Do you have redness on sun-exposed skin?
- Do you have any skin problems
Treatment of Rosacea
Creams and medications can alleviate symptoms. Meanwhile, avoiding sunlight and harsh soaps, and wearing sunscreen can prevent symptoms from worsening.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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