Rosacea Skin Reactions - Burning,
Stinging and Itching Skin

Some of the most frequently observed rosacea symptoms are a burning, stinging or itching of the affected skin. The effects of rosacea on facial appearance are well known, but the majority of patients also experience physical discomfort. A recent survey of 605 rosacea patients by the National Rosacea Society focused on the level of discomfort and pain associated with this skin disorder.

These are the findings of this revealing survey:

• A whopping 93 percent of the rosacea sufferers said they experienced at least some physical discomfort due to their rosacea. Of these people, the most common complaints were burning (72%) itching (61%), stinging (52%) and swelling (41%).
  
• 40% of the participants reported some level of tenderness, while 36% said they experienced tightness in their skin. 31% had experienced tingling, and 24% a prickling sensation.
  
• Some level of physical discomfort was experienced most often in the facial regions. This is where rosacea symptoms are most commonly found - cheeks (80%), nose (53%), eyes (48%), chin (40%) and forehead (36%). One surprising fact was that a significant number of rosacea patients reported some level of discomfort in areas beyond the central face, including the ears (18%), scalp (20%), neck (16%) and behind the ears (11%).
  
• 70% of participant said the discomfort occurred at the same time as the physical signs of rosacea, and an additional 2% thought there was some correlation between the two. The most important thing to consider was that 84% reported that the discomfort associated with their rosacea symptoms were relieved through medical or natural rosacea treatments and cures.