rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: 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

Notably for this article, Watchmaker also shuts down the myth that people with rosacea, eczema or sensitive skin can’t use retinol. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Green Light Therapy and Redness Many green light therapy devices market themselves as treating skin redness, rosacea, and broken capillaries. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Most skin types can tolerate spicules depending on concentration and formula, but people with rosacea, eczema or active acne should avoid them, along with anyone whose skin barrier is compromised. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Dermatologists are using them off-label to combat a variety of skin conditions, including rosacea and psoriasis. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rosacea

• acne rosacea

Rhymes for rosacea

• aliya
• aliyah
• althea
• apnoea
• dyspnea
• dyspnoea
• hosea
• idea
• kshatriya
• kyrie
• lutea
• maria

Medical Definition

rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: 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