Rosacea (Acne Rosacea) By Jonette E Keri, MD, PhD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised Feb 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Etiology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points More Information Topic Resources Rosacea Vascular Rosacea Inflammatory Rosacea Rhinophyma of Rosacea Ocular Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by facial flushing, telangiectasias, erythema, papules, pustules, and, in severe cases, rhinophyma.