Rosacea Skin Facts

*Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that can cause flushing, redness, bumps or pimples, appearance of tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin and excess thickening of the skin.
*About 14 million Americans have rosacea.
*The exact cause of rosacea isn’t known. Some believe a tiny skin mite may be the culprit.
*There is no cure for rosacea but the symptoms can usually be treated. However, the condition is often mistaken for adult acne and patients may not seek help.