rosacea

noun ro·sa·cea \ rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of rosacea

: 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

Recent Examples of rosacea from the Web

The president takes aspirin for cardiac health, Propecia for prevention of baldness, medical cream needed for rosacea and a multivitamin.

— leada gore, AL.com, "President Trump physical results: Trump takes cognitive exam; weighs 239 pounds, uses hair loss meds," 16 Jan. 2018
With that said, blocked Meibomian glands are more common in people with inflammation along the edge of their eyelids (blepharitis), rosacea, which can cause inflammation around the eyes, or other skin disorders, says the Mayo Clinic. 6.

— zahra barnes, SELF, "8 Surprising Reasons Your Eyes Won't Stop Watering," 10 Jan. 2018
See your primary care doctor to treat minor bug bites, rosacea, minor rashes, cysts, dandruff or athlete’s foot.

— ashley catherine woods, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "6 unexpected health concerns your primary care doctor can treat you for," 12 Mar. 2018
Trump also takes aspirin daily for his heart, propecia for hair loss, a daily vitamin and an occasional cream for rosacea, a skin condition.

— jenna johnson, Washington Post, "Trump did exceedingly well on a cognitive test, top White House doctor says," 16 Jan. 2018
This is the No. 1 recommended cleanser by dermatologists in Korea for those struggling with eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, or sensitive skin.

— kathleen hou, The Cut, "How I Used Korean Skin Care to Treat My Eczema," 16 Feb. 2018
People with rosacea will develop redness, red bumps, and sometimes tiny pimples on the face, along with the tendency to flush very easily.

— ruby buddemeyer, Marie Claire, "Behold: The 5 Most Likely Causes for Those Random Red Spots on Your Skin," 14 Feb. 2018
Inflammation is also the underlying cause of many chronic skin conditions, including eczema and rosacea, so using topical products that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients like linoleic acid may help to soothe your symptoms.

— dr. leslie baumann, miamiherald, "Improving your diet can also improve your skin | Miami Herald," 22 Jan. 2018
Plug has been using Gua Sha tools in her holistic facial practice for the last three years, helping clients relieve nearly every skin condition from rosacea to dryness and adult acne.

— brooke bobb, Vogue, "This Chinese Facial Tool is the Secret to Better Skin in 2018," 19 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of rosacea

short for New Latin acne rosacea rose-colored acne

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1843

in the meaning defined above

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Medical Dictionary

rosacea

noun ro·sa·cea \ rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə \

medical Definition of rosacea

: 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