Rosacea Information

• What Is Rosacea?

What is rosacea? This common skin condition causes red, thickened skin and may also lead to eye problems. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the condition, including possible causes, common symptoms, treatment options, and self-care tips.

• Ocular Rosacea

This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at ocular rosacea, a skin condition that can be treated with antibiotics and proper eyelid hygiene. Possible causes, a list of common symptoms, and other treatment options are also discussed.

• Steroid Rosacea

As this eMedTV article explains, steroid rosacea is a condition that results when some people use corticosteroid ointments to treat eczema and other rashes. This article offers an overview of the symptoms and treatment of this condition.

• Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a condition that is characterized by an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this advanced type of rosacea and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Rosacea Causes

This page on the eMedTV Web site explains theories for various rosacea causes, which have yet to be scientifically proven. For example, rosacea may be caused by a microscopic mite or it may be an inherited condition.

• Rosacea Mite

Researchers believe that rosacea can be provoked by several factors, including the rosacea mite. This eMedTV resource describes this mite in detail, which has been linked to rosacea because of its increased numbers in people with the condition.

• Rosacea Symptoms

This eMedTV article provides a detailed list of possible rosacea symptoms, including symptoms for the three forms of the disease. While some people have no symptoms, other people experience facial redness, red lines, and pimples, among other things.

• Diagnosing Rosacea

Diagnosing rosacea can be difficult, because there is no definitive test for this condition. This eMedTV Web page describes how dermatologists are typically able to reach a rosacea diagnosis by considering a person's symptoms and family history.

• Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea treatment entails self-care techniques, laser surgery, or medications, including antibiotics. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the different types of rosacea treatment options that are available and offers self-care tips.

• Rosacea Medication

Although rosacea medication can improve the appearance of a person's skin, it will not cure the condition. This eMedTV article describes the different types of medication that are available to manage symptoms, such as topical and oral antibiotics.

• Rosacea Skin Care

Dermatologists stress the importance of good rosacea skin care. Suggestions are listed in this eMedTV article, and include using gentle cleansers and avoiding rubbing, tugging, scratching, or scrubbing your face; blot skin dry instead.

• Rosacea Cure

Although there is no rosacea cure, the condition can be treated and controlled. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the goals of treatment and possible triggers that may cause symptoms to flare up or get worse.

• Rosacea Research

Rosacea research scientists believe that two factors may play a role in fostering the condition. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses these two factors, which include a vascular disorder and a microscopic mite.