Although rosacea is commonly known as acne rosacea, it is not actually acne. The symptoms are similar to acne and are frequently mistaken for it (both conditions can have pimples and bumps but with rosecea there are no blackheads and whiteheads).
Because treatments for both these conditions differ and can adversely affect recovery, it is important to know which type of complaint actually affects you.
Some rosacea myths are:
If you have acne as a teenager you will get rosecea as an adult ? WRONG!
Rosacea is often referred to as adult acne but there is no direct link between the two conditions, Rosacea is a vascular condition where blood rushes to the face and acne is a bacterial/skin pore condition
Acne rosacea is contagious ? WRONG!
Neither rosacea or acne can be transmitted from person to person. Bacteria on the individual’s face can complicate and worsen both acne or rosecea but its far from contagious.
What you eat causes rosacea ? WRONG!
Research has shown that what you eat has no direct influence on any type of acne or rosacea. However toxins or allergies in foods can trigger outbreaks.
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