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Rosacea SymptomsThere
is not a particular test to determine whether a person has Rosacea. The diagnosis
is made based on a visual examination and from identifying a number of the symptoms
below. If you are diagnosed with Rosacea, you will be assesed as to the development
of the condition using the three stages
of rosacea.
Common Symptoms: -
Flushing or blushing that occurs easily and often and lasts longer than normal.
- Redness
on part or all of the face. Sometimes has the appearance of sunburn.
- The
skin on the face has burning or stinging sensations.
- Eruptions
which look like pimples and may be solid (called papules or nodules) or puss filled
(known as pustules). These pimples are different than acne pimples, which have
blackheads or whiteheads. This skin condition may also result in dry skin.
- Visible
red lines on the face. This is called telangiectasis and these lines are caused
by enlarged or damaged blood vessels.
- Eye
irritation. Symptoms include redness, dryness, burning, tearing, a gritty sensation,
conjunctivitis and swelling in the eyelids. In some cases, vision may be blurry.
In severe cases vision can be damaged. About 50% of people who have rosacea often
have some eye irritation or symptoms. This is known as Ocular Rosacea.
Less Common Symptoms: -
Redness in other parts of the body including the chest.
- Bumps
on the nose which sometimes make it appear swollen. This usually appears after
an extended time where the sufferer has not received treatment (called rhinophyma).
Symptoms are often aggravated by sun exposure, changes
or extremes in temperature, wind, and consumption of certain foods (including
spicy foods, caffeine & alcohol). |
