Rosacea and Sensitive Skin: Symptoms, Triggers and Care
Rosacea causes flushing, redness, bumps and stinging, and is often missed on brown skin. Gentle care, sun protection and treatment can keep it calm.
Condition guide
Rosacea
Also known as Facial redness, Flushing, Sensitive skin.
In short
Rosacea is a long-term condition that causes flushing, persistent redness and sometimes pimple-like bumps on the central face. On brown skin the redness can be harder to see, so it is often mistaken for acne, sensitivity or a reaction to products. Triggers such as heat, sun, spicy food and hot drinks can make it worse, and treatment can control it well.
Typical signs
- Frequent flushing or blushing
- Persistent redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
- Small red bumps or pus bumps without blackheads
- Stinging or burning with many skin products
- Visible small blood vessels
When to see a dermatologist
- Redness or bumps on the face have lasted more than a few weeks
- Acne treatments have made the skin worse
- Your eyes feel gritty, dry or sore along with facial redness
- You have used steroid creams on the face
Signs vary from person to person and several skin conditions look alike. Only an examination can confirm a diagnosis.
Read the guides
Full, referenced articles on rosacea written for Indian skin, with answers to common questions.
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