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What Are the Symptoms?

• Flushing and facial redness that may be intermittent and then become more persistent.
• Dry skin.
• Bumps or pimples on the skin, either small and solid (papules) or pus-filled (pustules).
• Red lines (telangiectasia) in the face caused by enlarged blood vessels.
• Stinging or burning sensations -- similar to mild sunburn -- that may be more noticeable when smiling, frowning, or squinting. Application of cleansers, cosmetics, or moisturizers may increase the irritation.
• Nasal bumps (rhinophyma) or areas of skin thickening.

Medically updated by Brunilda Nazario, MD, May 2008.

SOURCES: International Rosacea Foundation. American Academy of Family Physicians. National Rosacea Society. American Academy of Dermatology.