(Pre-rosacea is seen sometimes in teens and early 20 s.) A flushed face, pimples or bumps (swelling) around the cheeks, nose, mouth and forehead are early indications. Sometimes, tiny red veins appear on the face, and there is a burning or stinging pain when applied with lotions or medicines. The face will become increasingly dry and sensitive. Doctors, however, try to avoid giving these right away because of the potential side effects that oral medications can bring. In some cases, doctors also prescribe taking steroids for a short period of time. There are also steroid lotions that may be used once or twice a day to the areas with the breakout. For extreme cases, you really need to see a doctor and ask for medications. Dermatologists usually antibiotics, which may be topical or oral. These are lifelong treatments because as mentioned before, rosacea does not have any cure. In fact, people who stop taking medicines often have remissions where in the rosacea will come back. Women are also more affected than men. What are the symptoms? Besides the redness on the skin of the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, people affected with rosacea may also suffer from watery eyes. Blood vessels may also be seen through the skin. In some cases, pustules and pimples develop. Unlike acne, these pimples when pressed do not spat out pus or whiteheads; they secrete clear liquids. At the lower half of the nose, thick bumps also develop. Usually, this condition tends to develop more in men than in women. About half of rosacea victims develop what is called ocular rosacea, affecting the eyes. It often causes dryness, burning and grittiness of the eyes. If left untreated, it can develop into serious complications, including blindness. It is actually nicknamed "the curse of the Celts." It is however more common in women than in men. Unlike acne, it affects people who are between the ages of 30 and 60. Although there is no confirmed cause, Rosacea has some common triggers. When these triggers are ingested or come into contact with afflicted people, they experience rosacea symptoms.