What should you know about rosacea: what is it?

Signs often centre on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead, although the eyes and other areas can be involved. Skin may flush and then remain red, show small visible vessels, or develop acne-like pimples. Burning and sensitivity can occur even when the skin looks only mildly changed. Rosacea is not the same as acne, an allergy, or a temporary sunburn, and diagnosis depends on the pattern and examination.

Notice personal triggers such as sunlight, heat, spicy meals, hot drinks, alcohol, stress, or harsh skincare. Choose gentle cleansing, moisturising, and suitable sunscreen, and avoid picking or scrubbing. A dermatologist may recommend prescription care, azelaic acid treatment, or selected light procedures such as IPL Photofacial or Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment for particular features.

See a clinician if redness keeps returning, pimples persist, burning affects comfort, or visible vessels or thickened skin are developing. Prompt assessment is needed for eye pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, or severe eyelid inflammation.

What features support rosacea in my case? Which triggers and products should I avoid? Do I need treatment for redness, bumps, visible vessels, or eye symptoms, and how will we monitor the response?