Rosacea is defined as “a vascular disorder of the face that causes the blood vessels
to swell in the middle area of the face in a butterfly pattern.”
The symptoms of Rosacea are as follows:
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Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead
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Small visible blood vessels on the face
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Bumps or pimples on the face
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Watery or irritated eyes frowns, or squints. The skin is sensitive to skincare products,
sometimes progressing to the point that anything the patient applies to the face
stings, burns, and irritates.
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No comedones - The skin feels like it has a mild sunburn when the sufferer smiles.
In recent surveys by the National Rosacea Society, nearly 70% of Rosacea patients
said this condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41% reported
it had caused them to avoid public contact or to cancel social engagements. Among
Rosacea patients with severe symptoms, nearly 70% said the disorder had adversely
affected their professional interactions, and nearly 30% said they had even missed
work because of their condition.