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 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 Some people have rosacea, which is a skin condition that results in facial redness and sometimes burning or stinging. Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Oct. 2023 Cai personally deals with hormonal acne and rosacea and has tried just about every product and cream that there is to try. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 This helps minimize redness—a common symptom of rosacea. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2023 That's because only a sliver of the population actually has a chronic skin condition, like eczema or rosacea — the real culprits behind intolerant skin. Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023 Formulated with non-psychoactive cannabidiol, this cream works to reduce inflammation while providing long-lasting relief for skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023 In severe cases, rosacea can cause thickening of the skin and eye problems such as dryness, itching, and sensitivity to light. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023 Common Causes Of Skin Rashes The most common causes of skin rashes are dermatitis (inflamed skin), psoriasis, acne, and rosacea, says Dr. Yadav. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023 See More

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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 8 Dec. 2023.

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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