WHAT IS ROSACEA?

Rosacea has become a common skin condition mainly because it was often misdiagnosed in the past. Excessive and sometimes unexplainable redness, ruddiness and flakiness ultimately lead to the appearance of broken capillaries under the surface of the skin and a constantly red and ruddy complexion. It is also often associated with acne-type bumps and pustules. A genetic propensity, particularly being of Northern European heritage, can increase your chances of developing Rosacea and Rosacea-like symptoms. Triggers also play a very important role in understanding what causes "flare-ups", those moments of flushing and redness that the sufferer can feel coming on. These triggers can be many things, most often alcohol, spicy or hot foods, stress, caffeine, chronic sun exposure, cold weather and overly dry climates.