rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, and burning sensation, and sometimes by eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea

Examples of rosacea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zinc oxide, in particular, also has calming, anti-inflammatory properties that can help with redness or conditions like rosacea. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

Licensed esthetician Carly Horvath provides neuropathic treatment for acne, dermatitis, and rosacea. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

Halotherapy is also a service used for skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne and rosacea. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026

Many online reviewers praise this product for soothing their rosacea and reducing skin inflammation. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for New Latin acne rosacea "rose-colored acne"

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rosacea

• acne rosacea

Rhymes for rosacea

• aliya
• aliyah
• althea
• apnoea
• coffea
• dyspnea
• dyspnoea
• hosea
• idea
• kshatriya
• maria
• medea

Medical Definition

rosacea

noun

ro·​sa·​cea rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə 

: a chronic inflammatory skin disorder typically involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin that is characterized especially by redness, flushing, telangiectasia, inflamed lesions, burning sensation, and sometimes eye dryness and irritation and thickening of tissues especially of the nose

called also acne rosacea