rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce rosacea (audio)
: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, and burning sensation, and sometimes by eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea

Examples of rosacea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web People with sensitive skin or inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis may find cleansing twice a day too drying, said Stull. Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024 Their hero product: their Eczema Relief Oatmeal Soap, who users say has helped with eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2024 Fans of skin care and armchair beauty experts on TikTok are singing its praises as a miracle treatment for a broad range of issues, such as soothing rosacea and psoriasis and minimizing the appearance of acne scars. Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024 Applying nicotinamide, also known as vitamin B3, on the skin has been shown to help with water-loss in skin, and improve acne, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea, according to a study in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 Generally, vitamin C is safe for all skin types and is known to help with skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Brittany Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2024 The only exception would be for people with dry skin and rosacea. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 While some may use it to ask for answers to dermatological conditions (rosacea, eczema, acne, and beyond), others might just be looking to try a new cleanser or test a new serum. Ali Finney, Allure, 17 Jan. 2024 Cut Down on Added Sugar and Alcohol Excess added sugar and alcohol in your diet may enhance the inflammation of your skin and worsen health concerns like rosacea. Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

short for New Latin acne rosacea "rose-colored acne"

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosacea was in 1843

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Cite this Entry

“Rosacea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosacea. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

rosacea

noun
ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce rosacea (audio)
: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, burning sensation, and sometimes eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea

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