When to Seek Medical Advice for Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that usually tends to affect white skinned people older than 30 years.  Many patients with rosacea remain undiagnosed as most people with transient facial redness (redness which comes and goes very quickly) fail to associate their intermittent flushing as symptom of possible medical condition. Some signs and symptoms which indicate that you probably have rosacea and should seek medical help before the symptoms become increasingly severe include:

• tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people
• redness in the center of the face or covering the entire face
• Visible blood vessels on the face
• A red, swollen and bulbous nose
• Acne-like skin eruptions small red solid bumps or pus-filled pimples
• burning or stinging sensation on the face
• Irritated, bloodshot, or watery eyes

Rosacea needs to be diagnosed and treated as it does not clear up or go away with time---- in fact it worsens. Your doctor after examining you can advise regarding precautions that are needed to control the symptoms and prescribe medications (topical or oral) based on the severity of symptoms.

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