Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition characterized by
flushing and skin redness on the face. It starts off with easy
blushing followed by chronic redness, and in the later stages is
known as full blown rosacea or acne. Who gets Rosacea? About 14
million Americans are estimated to be affected by rosacea. It
generally starts in a person’s 30s or 40s, and reaches its peak
during their 40s and 50s. It usually affects fair skinned
individuals, although it has been seen in darker skinned
patients as well. What causes it? Doctors do not know the exact
cause of rosacea, but believe that some people inherit a
tendency to develop it. It is also thought that people who blush
frequently may be more likely to develop rosacea. Some
researchers say that rosacea is a disorder where blood vessels
dilate too easily, resulting in flushing and redness. Factors
that cause rosacea to flare up in one person may have no effect
on another person. Although the following factors have not been
well-researched, some people claim th