Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks or months and then go away for a while. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, other skin problems or natural ruddiness. Rosacea can affect anyone. But it is most common in middle-aged women. There is no cure for rosacea, but treatment can help control and reduce the signs and symptoms.
Causes:
The cause of rosacea is unknown, but it could be due to an overactive immune system, heredity, environmental factors or a combination of these. Rosacea is not caused by poor hygiene and it's not contagious.
Flare-ups may be triggered by:
*Hot drinks and spicy foods
*Red wine and other alcoholic beverages
*Temperature extremes
*Sun or wind
*Emotions
*Exercise
*Drugs that dilate blood vessels, including some blood pressure medications