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

Through the gut-skin axis, an unhealthy gut or ongoing internal inflammation can contribute to conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, dullness, and sensitive skin. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026

The sunscreen is a great match for dry, oily, and combination skin, as well as complexions predisposed to breakouts and rosacea. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

An editor with rosacea-prone skin and her 66-year-old mom are fans of Tammy Fender’s Quintessential Serum. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 June 2026

Yet for conditions like melasma, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation, the evidence is thin for at home use. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 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