What Is Rosacea?
5. Complications
Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition. And while it is not life threatening, if not properly managed it can have a number of complications, both physical and psychological.
For some reason, in the long term, rosacea causes the skin on and around the nose to swell. The swelling develops as a result of enlargement of the sebaceous glands. The condition, which is known as rhinophyma, is more common in men than women. Rosacea can also lead to conjunctivitis if it affects the eyes. In the long term, rosacea can also lead to loss of self-confidence for patients who feel uncomfortable about their physical appearance.
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