What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that affects the cheeks and nose, but can include the chin and forehead as well. Rosacea is also called adult acne but is not usually associated with black heads as in teenage acne. Rosacea is most commonly seen in adults 30-35 years old, generally in those with lighter skin. Rosacea can also cause eye irritation where the lashes are sparse, the eyes are itchy, red and watery and vision is disrupted due to this irritation.
How can I control my Rosacea?
Avoiding triggers that include 
the things that can make your rosacea flare up such as spicy foods, alcohol consumption, exercise, exposure to windy, dry or sunny climates for long periods of time, and stress.
Controlling Rosacea
- Topical antibiotics - such as Erythromycin, Clindamycin, and Metronidazole
- Azeleic acid
- Sodium Sulfacetamide
- Oral antibiotics - such as Doxycycline and Minocycline
- IPL or photo-facial treatments
For more information, please visit www.rosacea.org.