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Rosacea

Rosacea is a facial rash that occurs in middle-aged men and women. The cause of rosacea is unknown. It affects people mainly in the 30s and 40s, especially those with fair-skin, blue eyes and of Celtic origin. Rosacea used to be called "acne rosacea" but it is quite different from acne. The red spots and pustules are dome-shaped rather than pointed and there are no blackheads, whiteheads, deep cysts, or lumps. Sometimes the affected skin is swollen and hot. Rosacea affects the cheeks, nose and forehead , rarely it involves the trunk and upper limbs. Facial creams or oils, and topical steroids may aggravate it.