Types of Rosacea

Read about Types of Rosacea presented in simple easy to understand language

There are Three Types of Rosacea which includes the following
Acne Rosacea
Ocular Rosacea
Rhinophyma

Acne Rosacea: Acne is a different situation from Rosacea although they appear one and the same. Because acne occurs in a person’s face because of the clogged skin pores and the infections of the bacteria where as the rosacea is caused when the blood vessels are moved below the skin's surface, causing a blotchy red patches on the skin. These scaly blood vessels make the person to feel uncomfortable. Thus Acne rosacea is a misleading term.

The terms associated with the acne are blackheads, whiteheads and pimples are not associated with rosacea. But the red bumps called papules are associated with rosacea. These are mostly solid and hard. There size ranges from small bumps which resemble to the chicken pox to larger, penny-shaped nodules. If Left untreated, larger nodules will cause rhinophyma.

Ocular Rosacea: These are not most affected type of rosacea among the population affected by these diseases. This is one of the crucial types which mainly affect the eyes. Here the eyelids will become inflamed and chances are there to develop small red bumps or develop scales and crusts after a night's sleep. The eyes will turn into bloodshot with a gritty feeling, as if a piece of sand is present in the eye. Sensitivity to bright light is common. Occasionally, eyelash loss occurs.

As we know that this is not a most common type of rosacea but serious complications may develop from this condition. Because inflammation of the cornea causes a condition called keratitis. If this condition is left untreated, keratitis can lead to corneal damage, which can cause impaired vision, and eventually, blindness if the corneal problems progress unchecked.

Rhinophyma: This type of rosacea will develop when severe rosacea is left untreated over a long period of time. The papules will slowly increase in size. When these nodules reach the nose, they give the nose a swollen, red appearance. This condition is called as rhinophyma.