The Rosacea Awareness Picture

During Rosacea Awareness Month in April, sponsored by the National Rosacea Society, patients are urged to learn more about effective treatment alternatives now available to help them cope with the serious side effects of this all-too common disorder.

Rosacea Awareness Month is designed to encourage those who may suffer from this widespread condition to seek diagnosis and treatment before it increasingly disrupts their daily lives.

Rosacea is characterized by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead; small visible blood vessels on the face; bumps or pimples on the face; and watery or irritated eyes. Activities such as spending time in the sun, eating spicy food or drinking alcohol can cause embarrassing flare-ups.