US Medical Term · conditions
Rosacea
Rosácea
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Rosacea |
| Spanish (Español) | Rosácea |
| Chinese (中文) | 酒糟鼻 |
| Korean (한국어) | 주사 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Trứng cá đỏ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Rosacea |
| Portuguese (Português) | Rosácea |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคผิวหน้าแดง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 酒さ |
What it means
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps. It most commonly affects fair-skinned adults between 30 and 60. The exact cause is unknown, but triggers include sun exposure, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, and hot beverages. Rosacea is not contagious and cannot be cured, but symptoms can be managed with topical medications, oral antibiotics, and laser therapy. Without treatment, rosacea may worsen over time. In severe cases, it can cause thickening of the skin on the nose, known as rhinophyma.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My face turns very red easily and my dermatologist says I have rosacea.
Mi cara se enrojece muy fácilmente y mi dermatólogo dice que tengo rosácea.
What foods or beverages should I avoid to prevent rosacea flare-ups?
¿Qué alimentos o bebidas debo evitar para prevenir los brotes de rosácea?
Is there a laser treatment available to reduce the redness from rosacea?
¿Existe algún tratamiento láser para reducir el enrojecimiento de la rosácea?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
L71 RosaceaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026