The Picture of Pre-Rosacea

Dermatologists now recognize an early prelude to rosacea termed prerosacea. Prerosacea is the earliest noticeable stage of rosacea. Signs of this early stage of rosacea include frequent episodes of flushing or redness of the face and/or neck that come and go. Things that can cause an episode are exposure to the sun, emotional stress, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, cold wind, hot foods and beverages, and hot baths. Again, each person is different and what might affect one person might not bother the next.

Prerosacea is often found in someone with a family history of rosacea, individuals with prerosacea experience frequent blushes or flushes that last longer than normal and their skin may be exceptionally sensitive.1 For example, the skin of a person with prerosacea may become irritated in response to inappropriate treatment with acne medications, and it therefore becomes very important to have a correct diagnosis.