Most of you may not know that April is Rosacea Awareness Month.
In fact, even though 1 in 20 Americans have rosacea, most people
with it don’t even realize they have it. Because you, a loved
one, or a friend could develop rosacea, take a few minutes to
learn a little about this common, yet barely known skin
condition. Rosacea by the numbers. It is estimated that rosacea
affects more than 14 million Americans.1 It occurs most commonly
in adults age 30 to 60.2 And 30% to 40% of patients with rosacea
have a close relative with the condition.3 It tends to occur
more often in women but more severely in men.2 Menopause is a
red flag. Many menopausal women tend to think they have adult
acne when they see red bumps and pimples. However, it is
possible that it could be rosacea. In fact, hot flashes might
cause the first appearance of rosacea, so visit a dermatologist
for an accurate diagnosis. The sooner the better. People often
delay treatment, thinking they have a temporary condition that
will go away quickly, yet r