Rosacea looks much like a blush or sunburn that may last for hours or days. If you have rosacea, you may find yourself battling a constant facial redness and dealing with pimples much like you had as a teenager.

Rosacea generally occurs in patients between the ages of 25 and 50 years, and it is much more common in people with fair complexions. Women are more likely than men to have rosacea, although the disease is generally more severe in men. There are certain lifestyle triggers, such as exposure to the sun, that tend to bring on a rosacea flare-up.

Early diagnosis and treatment is the best defense against the permanent scarring rosacea can cause — both to your skin and your spirit. Use our Self-Assess Your Skin Tool to help determine if you have rosacea, then visit your dermatologist. If you are diagnosed with rosacea, your dermatologist can start you on a plan of treatment that includes oral and topical antibiotics, such as metronidazole, to help control the condition.

If you don't have a dermatologist, locate one in your area with the DermFinder.

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