A chronic skin disorder in which the nose and cheeks are abnormally red. The cause is usually unknown, but in some cases it results from overuse of corticosteroid creams. The disorder is most common among middle-aged women. Rosacea may develop into permanent redness of the skin, sometimes with acne like pustules. In elderly men, it may lead to rhinophyma. Treatment includes oral tetracycline or topical metronidazole. Rosacea tends to recur for 5–10 years before disappearing.
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