What is another word for rosacea?
Pronunciation: [ɹəsˈe͡ɪsi͡ə] (IPA) 
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness, flushing, and bumps on the face. Although rosacea is the most commonly used term to describe this condition, there are several other synonyms that doctors and patients use to refer to it. Some of the most common synonyms include acne rosacea, which is typically used to describe the papules and pustules that occur with rosacea, and adult acne, which relates to the fact that rosacea typically affects adults. Other synonyms for rosacea include couperose, which is a French term that means spider veins, and erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, which is a more technical term used by dermatologists.
