What are the symptoms of acne rosacea?
Common symptoms of acne rosacea include redness affecting the middle areas of the face – the forehead, lower half of the nose and the chin. Pimples may occur, and this is why it is associated with acne. The persistent redness is the result of enlargement of the tiny blood vessels in these areas. As the vessels dilate, they create tiny red lines call telangiectasias. No blackheads or whiteheads are found with acne rosacea. When acne rosacea first develops, it may disappear after a time only to reappear later, possibly never returning to normal. Sometimes the nose may be affected rather severely, growing larger and becoming disfigured with bumps. This may require surgical intervention to remedy. The eyes may also be affected with a gritty, burning feeling. If the eyes are affected, treatment is necessary in order to avoid impaired vision.
