Possible Proof Of A Genetic Link To Rosacea

Research is also in progress to learn more about what causes rosacea. One promising area of research centers on the endoglin gene. Early study results seem to show that a mutation in the endoglin gene may make an individual more likely to develop telangiectasia (widened or broken blood vessels under the skin) when the face is exposed to environmental factors that can contribute to rosacea. Although all the functions of endoglin are not yet understood, it is known to have a role in the development and maintenance of blood vessels.