If you have Rosacea, you might remember that your Rosacea Symptoms didn't appear overnight.
You probably started of with mild flushing of the face caused by whatever trigger was setting it off - link here for more on Rosacea Triggers.
Over time the flushing gets worse and your face takes longer and longer to get back to normal. The flushing normally affects the nose, the cheeks and chin. In severe cases the whole face is red and the redness might become permanent. This red flushing might be your only symptom or you could develop other Rosacea Symptoms.
Many Rosaceans go on the develop papules and pustules. These are red inflamed bumps on the face caused by inflamation of the facial pores. These can be dry hard inflamed bumps or they could include pus. These bumps can be very painful and can take months to develop and clear.
The constant flushing of the face causes small broken blood vessels near the surface of the skin - medical name is Telangiectasia. These spider veins normally form around the nose, cheeks and chin.
Another symptom is a thickening of the skin. This normally occurs on the chin and the nose. The nose can also take on a bumpy, orange peel, type look. This is quite an advanced form of Rosacea. Many people associate this symptom with excessive alcohol consumption but non-drinkers also have it.
Ocular rosacea affects the eyes and the symptoms are redness, irritation and burning in the eyes.
It is highly unlikely that you will experience all of these symptoms (thankfully) and as you discover how you can control your Rosacea, you will be able to live a normal lifestyle.
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