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
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In one painting, Rose’s Woe, rosacea afflicts a weeping figure veiled by a handkerchief, red roses decorate the wallpaper behind her, and real sugar roses adorn the painting’s faux woodgrain frame.
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Sue Taylor, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2024
Hartman says the ingredient is safe for all skin types and tones but advises patients with rosacea or overly sensitive skin to consider a retinol alternative, as not to cause further irritation.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
Those who have experienced acne, rosacea or psoriasis are more likely to develop it, but stress, hormonal changes, cold weather and harsh detergents or soaps can exacerbate the condition.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 28 May 2024
Sun exposure can also cause flare-ups in people living with skin conditions such as rosacea and melasma.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024
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Sue Taylor, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2024
Hartman says the ingredient is safe for all skin types and tones but advises patients with rosacea or overly sensitive skin to consider a retinol alternative, as not to cause further irritation.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
Those who have experienced acne, rosacea or psoriasis are more likely to develop it, but stress, hormonal changes, cold weather and harsh detergents or soaps can exacerbate the condition.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 28 May 2024
Sun exposure can also cause flare-ups in people living with skin conditions such as rosacea and melasma.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024
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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
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