Rosacea is a common skin disorder which causes the face and neck area to become red and inflamed, usually affecting people between 30 and 50 years old and rarely affects children. This condition may also appear as inflamed red bumps with small pus-filled spots, which may resemble acne.
Rosacea may cause the skin texture to thicken and develop into an ‘orange peel’ feel. More localised, lumpy swellings may occur particularly over the nose. This mainly occurs in men and can progress from a mild ‘cobblestone’ pattern to create a bulbous nose, which is a subtype of this condition. It can also affect the eyes causing red, sore, gritty eyelids.
This skin condition is most likely to affect people with fair skin, blue eyes and Celtic origin. It can begin as facial flushing or blushing and can lead to burst capillaries of the skin.
