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

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

They're not formulated for atopic dermatitis or rosacea or redness from the skin. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

However, most laser treatments for rosacea are considered cosmetic and are rarely covered by insurance. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

People with open skin lesions, inflamed acne or skin, raised scars, skin cancer, and rosacea should avoid dermaplanning. —Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 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