Eczema and Rosacea are both skin conditions that share similar symptoms. Both conditions are common and can be mistaken for each other. Some similar symptoms include bumps, itching, and redness. Telling the two conditions apart may be difficult, but there are key differences between the two that your doctor can identify.
Rosacea mostly occurs on the bridge of the nose and cheeks, which is unlike eczema. It is characterized by blushing or flushing. Flushing is the rapid reddening of skin that comes with red blotches.
There are various types of rosacea, one of which causes fluid-filled bumps that may look like an acne breakout. Rosacea causes that small blood vessel in the middle of the face to swell. This makes them visible under the skin.
With eczema, you will experience patches on specific areas of the body. On the face, it’s most likely to affect the skin around the mouth and the eyelids. It doesn’t come with flushing or visible appearance of blood vessels.
Another skin condition that may also be confused with rosacea or eczema is psoriasis. You can identify psoriasis by a silvery-white scales on red, raised patches of skin.
How Do Both Conditions Look
Both eczema and rosacea are chronic conditions that may flare up and recede over the course of years. It is possible to have both skin conditions simultaneously.
Anyone no matter the age or gender can experience eczema and rosacea. How, rosacea is not common among babies, children, and teens. Rosacea most commonly starts during middle-age and is typically more noticeable in people with fair skin. Women are also at a greater risk to rosacea.
Eczema on the other hand, often starts early in life and may be outgrown once a child becomes an adult. It is also possible to get eczema for the first time as an adult. The condition can happen to anyone, no matter the skin type.