A Theory of the Cause of Rosacea

The precise cause of rosacea is still unknown, a multifactorial cause is likely. Over the years, many suspected but unconfirmed causes contributing to rosacea have been discussed. These factors include but may not be limited to a genetic predisposition, heredity, dyspepsia with gastric hypochlorhydria, inflammatory bowel disease and infestation with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, seborrhoea, Demodex folliculorum mites, endocrine diseases, vitamin deficiencies, microcirculatory disturbances, hepatopathy or psychogenic factors.