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# What is rosacea?

# What is Rosacea? 
- Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, bumps, and sometimes, swelling. It typically begins with episodes of flushing, where the skin becomes red, often after triggers such as spicy foods, alcohol, sunlight, or stress. 

|| Over time, the redness can become more persistent and may be accompanied by pimples, bumps, or visible blood vessels, particularly on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin.