Is It Rosacea, Psoriasis or Eczema?
(LifeWire) – Rashes, bumps, redness and itching — although these generic skin symptoms seem similar, they can signal the presence of a number of different conditions, such as rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. All three tend to be chronic and although rarely life threatening, they can lead to complications of varying severity if left untreated. Here’s a primer to explain these oftentimes confounding skin conditions. Rosacea Rosacea occurs primarily on the face. It causes easy and severe blushing or flushing, hotness, redness, bumps and swelling. Tiny blood vessels, pimples, pustules crop up within the areas of redness, but no blackheads. Over time, the blood vessels become enlarged. While rosacea is generally harmless, it can be frustrating to have such a visible condition. Rosacea is more common among those who are fair-skinned, and it strikes about three times as many women as men. This is believed to be
