Rosacea is a potentially progressive neurovascular disorder that generally affects the facial skin and eyes. The most common symptoms include facial redness and inflammation across the flushing zone – usually the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead ; visibly dilated blood vessels, facial swelling and burning sensations, and inflammatory papules and pustules.

Rosacea can develop gradually as mild episodes of facial blushing or flushing which, over time, may lead to a permanently red face.

Last updated on February 6, 2010 by Sarah Yousuff, MD