What are different stages of rosacea symptoms?
• Stage I. Erythema (redness) is the first noticeable symptom of rosacea. The redness can be like a blush or sunburn that it will not go away: but rather, stays and becomes more pronounced over time. At this stage, teleangiectasia (the enlargement and overgrowth of small blood vessels under the skin) develops and a network of vessels starts to be visible, especially on the nose, checks and glabellas. The sensation of skin stings, burning and itching upon contact with variety of cosmetics and skin medications is common complaint. • Stage II. Inflammatory papules, pustules and papulopustules form and persist over long periods of time. They form mainly in sebaceous follicles, but also in much smaller and more numerous vellus follicles. As a result, the inflammatory lesions may cover the entire face and may spread to the scalp and neck. • Stage III. Large inflammatory nodules, furunculoid infiltrations and tissue hyperplasia are characteristic of this most serious stage of rosacea. As a re
