Rosacea is a chronic condition that usually affects the face, causing redness, pimples, and thickened skin. This eMedTV page discusses causes, symptoms, treatment options, and self-care suggestions, including using sunscreen and mild moisturizer.
Ocular rosacea is a skin condition that often results in eye irritation. This part of the eMedTV library talks about this condition in greater detail, including possible causes, a list of common symptoms, and treatment options.
Steroid rosacea can result when corticosteroid ointments are used for eczema and other rashes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, with information on symptoms, treatment options, and whether it can come back.
Rhinophyma is a condition associated with rosacea in which a person has an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose. This eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this medical condition, with information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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 due to a microscopic mite, or it may be an inherited condition.
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.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed list of possible rosacea symptoms, including those for the three forms of the disease. While some people have no signs and symptoms, others experience facial redness, red lines, and pimples, among other things.
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.
Treatment for rosacea entails self-care techniques, laser surgery, or medications, including antibiotics. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the different types of treatment options that are available and offers self-care tips.
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.
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.
Although there is no rosacea cure, the condition can be treated and controlled. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the goals of rosacea treatment and possible triggers that may cause symptoms to flare up or get worse.
Scientists believe that two factors may play a role in causing rosacea. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses the current research on rosacea, including theories on the roles of vascular disorders and microscopic mites in causing the condition.
