Rosacea: An Overview

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) designates April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the impact of the chronic and widespread facial disorder that is estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans1. The goal of Rosacea Awareness Month is to spread public education on this disease so that more people who may have rosacea seek medical help before it gets worse, and so those whose lives are affected can find greater public acceptance and understanding.1 Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that usually affects the face and fortunately there is a range of medical therapies that may effectively address each individual case2. Through habit, many patients may unknowingly continue with therapy that is not as effective as it could be, when there may be newer medications that achieve more successful results as well as therapy combinations that offer excellent synergistic effects.2