Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs RosaceaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewRosacea is a common, chronic skin condition.SymptomsRosacea causes redness in the face. It also often produces small, red, pus-filled bumps. It most commonly affects middle-aged women with fair skin. It can be mistaken for acne or other skin conditions.TreatmentsTreatment can control and reduce symptoms. Left untreated, it tends to worsen over time. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use