Rosacea
By-Meghan Parsell
Causes
Symptoms
-Flushing
-Persistent redness
-Bumps & pimples
-Visible blood vessels
Other symptoms include
-Eye irritation
-Burning/stinging
-Dry appearance
-Plaques
-Skin thickening
-Swelling
-Signs beyond the face (neck, ears, chest)
There are 4 types of rosacea
Subtype 1: Facial Redness
Subtype 2: Bumps and Pimples
Subtype 3: Enlargement of the Nose
Subtype 4: Eye Irritation (Ocular Rosacea)
Rosacea affects the eyes in many patients, and may result in a watery or bloodshot appearance, irritation and burning or stinging. The eyelids may also become swollen, and styes are common.
Treatment & Prognosis
Life impacts
Support & Help
The best website for information on Rosacea is http://www.rosacea.org/. Also, there are support groups for people with it here https://rosacea-support.org/.
Sources
"Rosacea Types and Treatments." Rosacea Types and Treatment. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2016.
"National Rosacea Society Improving 16 Million Lives through Awareness, Education and Research." The Many Faces of Rosacea. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2016.
"Rosacea." Healthline. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2016.