Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic facial condition that is characterized through acne and redness. It can happen to people of any age. It gets worse if left untreated. There are four types of rosacea, three involving human skin and the fourth affecting eyes.

Rosacea
Classification and external resources
An Old Man and His Grandson, by Domenico Ghirlandaio shows skin damage from rhinophyma[1]
ICD-10L71.
ICD-9695.3
DiseasesDB96
MedlinePlus000879
eMedicinederm/377
MeSHD012393

Rosacea affects mostly Caucasians, though some other races can be affected. Rosacea affects both males and females. Females are three times more likely than males to get rosacea. Things that can cause rosacea are exposure of the face to extreme temperature, the heat of sunlight, severe sunburn, stress, anxiety, alcohol and spicy foods. Most people with rosacea have only mild redness and are never officially diagnosed or treated.

Rosacea Media

Sources

  1. Koepsell, Thomas (2002). "Domenico Ghirlandaio: An Old Man and His Grandson (ca 1480-1490)". Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 156: 966. doi:10.1001/archpedi.156.10.966.