Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder affecting the facial convexities, characterized by frequent flushing, persistent erythema , and telangiectasia . During episodes of inflammation additional features are swelling, papules and pustules. The disease was originally called acne rosacea, a misleading term that unfortunately persists. Onset is usually between ages30 & 50. In a recent epidemiological study the prevalence was 10%, most of the patients having only a red face. In young patients especially, there may be a history of acne and the conditions may coexist. Women are more often affected than men, but they seldom suffer the gross tissue and sebaceous gland hyperplasia of rhinophyma(nose).