rosacea

[-shee-uh, roh-zey-shuh]

noun

Pathology.

1. a chronic disorder of the facial skin marked by flare-ups and remissions that is often mistaken for acne and is characterized by flushing, redness, pimples, visible blood vessels, and burning or stinging.

rosacea

/ rəʊˈzeɪʃə /

noun

1. Also called: acne rosacea. a chronic inflammatory disease causing the skin of the face to become abnormally flushed and sometimes pustular

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosacea¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin (acnē) rosācea “rose-colored (acne),” Latin, feminine of rosāceus “made of roses”; rosaceous

Example Sentences

"It is frustrating as a consumer when you get reactions like rosacea, redness, breakouts, and that's just mild allergies - it can be quite severe and life-threatening."

From BBC

Other conditions noted in his medical history included a past Covid infection, rosacea, which is a skin condition often causing redness in the face, and a benign colon polyp.

From BBC

King recommends that people with dry or sensitive skin, as well as those with rosacea, stay away from ice facials, as the cold can be irritating and cause flaking and redness.

From National Geographic

For instance, he said, rosacea sometimes resembles acne, and a type of fungal infection called malassezia folliculitis can also cause pimplelike bumps.

From Seattle Times

Dermatologists acknowledged that not everyone’s skin is created equally, and some people may have skin barrier impairments like acne, eczema, or rosacea.

From National Geographic