As the baby-boomers reach middle age, rosacea age spots is becoming a more common problem for clinicians. It is one of the most common skin conditions with at least 13 million Americans known to be affected. And, since rosacea may be so easily missed or misdiagnosed, many experienced dermatologists feel that this number may be even higher. Because rosacea affects the face, it can often cause psychological and social problems for patients.
Rosacea generally occurs in patients between the ages of 25 and with fair complexions. Women are more likely than men to have rosacea, although the disease is generally more severe in men. Rosacea is chronic, persisting for years with periods of exacerbation and remission.
Who Gets seborrheic dermatitis?
seborrheic dermatitis affects 3-5% of the general population, occurring more frequently in men than in women. As with rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis most often affects middle-aged individuals or the elderly. However the condition can also be found in infants less than 3 months of age, and is commonly known as age spots.
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