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

Another combination treatment of silymarin and MSM also showed promise in managing rosacea symptoms.3 Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness and flushing—typically on the face. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025

Her clients needed more help, products that have medical-grade ingredients to fight off acne, rosacea and aging, among other skin issues—with sustainable results. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Customers can get professional results in the comfort of their own homes, and the brand offers something for nearly every skincare concern, including acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema, and signs of aging. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025

If overnight flights are often on the itinerary, this triple-action formula tackles redness from rosacea, hyperpigmentation and flare-ups. —Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

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
• coffea
• dyspnea
• dyspnoea
• hosea
• idea
• kshatriya
• maria
• medea

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