The others like the sebaceous hyperplasias (yellowish bumps) and sebaceous hypertrophy (skin thickening, usually at the nose caused by enlarging sebaceous glands) become permanent. Triggers As of today, the cause of rosacea is still not known. Consequently, there is still no cure in sight. At the moment, doctors are simply at work in managing the disease. It is important though that once you see the connection, you get help immediately or start to manage the flare ups because the condition has been known to worsen with age especially when it is left untreated for a long time. Rosacea is more common in women than in men and unlike acne, it often affects people who are older. Often, people deal with rosacea by avoiding the triggers as much as they can. They always have sunglasses, umbrella and hats when they leave the house. Some do not eat spicy foods and those dishes that would trigger the symptoms. Those with symptoms involving the eyelids will need to frequently wash the area so as not to irritate the eyes. Prevention is the best cure Aside from skin problems, experts say that aging greatly contributes to unhealthy skin. In fact, some people feel that aging or growing old is like paying for something they haven t consumed. But, if aging like skin problems is understood properly, preventive measures can done to avoid seeing aging as a torture or a punishment. Among these symptoms are redness on the skin, particularly in the forehead, the cheeks, the nose and the chin; blood vessels that are visible on the skin; bumps or pimples on the skin and eyes that are watery. Rosacea is different from acne because its pimples do not whitehead or blackheads. Inside you will find clear liquid. Managing Rosacea Rosacea starts out like any other common skin disease where the victims usually begin with a tendency to flush or blush easily. As rosacea progresses, the victims usually develop redness in the centers of both their cheeks. The redness, after a time, spreads gradually beyond the nose and the cheeks.