Acne vulgaris, often called simply acne, is a condition in which spots of various types appear on the skin. As many adolescents know, it nearly always develops during puberty. For this reason it is discussed under Special problems of adolescents .Acne rosacea is a condition in which the tiny blood vessels under the skin of the cheeks, nose, and forehead enlarge over a period of weeks or months. Why this happens is not known. The blood vessels can be seen as red streaks on the face. In some cases, the skin becomes completely reddened. Eating hot spicy food, or drinking alcohol or strong tea or coffee, makes you flush brightly. In some cases, pus-filled spots appear. About half of people with acne rosacea also get sore eyes, due to a type of conjunctivitis that develops

Acne rosacea is harmless. It affects adults and tends to persist for years, usually coming and going of its own accord in that time.

What Should be Done?

See your physician, who may prescribe an antibiotic drug. This is likely to improve the condition within a few weeks. However, after the antibiotic is discontinued, the condition may well recur and require antibiotic treatment again.