rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, and burning sensation, and sometimes by eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea

Examples of rosacea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These conditions can not only dry out skin and damage the skin barrier, but also lead to an exacerbation of conditions like rosacea, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and more, says Dr. Zubritsky. —Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025

The coverage stays on for 16 hours and works well even over acne, rosacea, and vitiligo. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025

For flyers, that might translate to itchy, tight skin; for those with conditions like rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis, a short flight could lead to a flare-up. —Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024

Sunburn superhero aloe can also calm irritation related to rosacea. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

short for New Latin acne rosacea "rose-colored acne"

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rosacea

• acne rosacea

Medical Definition

rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, burning sensation, and sometimes eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea