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

Since their emergence, laser treatments have proven effective in managing rosacea. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Other rosacea symptoms include acne-like pimples, eye irritation and dry skin. —Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Nov. 2024

Hot temperatures, among other triggers like caffeine, steamy showers, spicy food, and stress, can exacerbate the visible effects of rosacea, causing unwanted inflamed flare-ups. —Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024

Suitable not only for sensitive skin but for those with eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis, this is one of those rare products that delivers great results to all skin types. —Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024

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