{"id":19335,"date":"2025-06-18T22:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcslaboratory.com\/acne-vulgaris-and-rosacea-how-to-distinguish-them-and-why-is-it-important\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T00:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T22:04:47","slug":"acne-vulgaris-and-rosacea-how-to-distinguish-them-and-why-is-it-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcslaboratory.com\/en\/acne-vulgaris-and-rosacea-how-to-distinguish-them-and-why-is-it-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Acne vulgaris and rosacea &#8211; how to distinguish them and why is it important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19335\" class=\"elementor elementor-19335 elementor-19318\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540f9fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"540f9fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82830ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82830ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d510d62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d510d62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mcs-knowledge-base-entry\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Acne is one of the most common skin diseases, but not everyone looks the same and not everyone has the same causes. We most often encounter acne vulgaris and rosacea &#8211; two conditions that are sometimes confused with each other. While they may appear similar at first glance, they actually require completely different approaches to care and treatment. Why is it so important to know how to tell them apart? Let&#8217;s find out.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 style=\"color: #154734; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 18px;\">Acne vulgaris &#8211; most common in young people<\/h4>\n<strong>Acne<\/strong> vulgaris is a disease that up to 80-90% of teenagers, as well as many adults, struggle with.\n\n<strong>What does it look like?<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Open and closed blackheads,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Papules and pustules,<\/li>\n \t<li>In more severe forms &#8211; painful cysts and acne scars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe lesions appear most often on the face, back and chest.\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>Why is it being created?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">excessive sebum production,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">hormonal disorders,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">The proliferation of <em>Cutibacterium acnes<\/em> bacteria,<\/li>\n \t<li>Diet and lifestyle (sugar, dairy, stress).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough acne vulgaris usually resolves with age, it can persist into adulthood in some people.\n<h4 style=\"color: #154734; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 18px;\">Acne rosacea &#8211; an adult problem<\/h4>\n<strong>Acne<\/strong> rosacea is a chronic skin condition that usually appears after the age of 30. It most often affects fair-skinned women, but also occurs in men &#8211; often in a more severe form.  \n\n<strong>What does it look like?<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Constant or paroxysmal facial redness,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">dilated and visible blood vessels,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Papules and pimples, but <strong>no blackheads<\/strong>,<\/li>\n \t<li>A burning sensation and skin sensitivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe lesions are located mainly on the face: nose, cheeks, forehead, chin.\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>What exacerbates the symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">UV radiation,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Alcohol and spicy foods,<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">sudden changes in temperature,<\/li>\n \t<li>Stress and strong emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAcne rosacea is chronic, with periods of exacerbation and remission.\n<h4 style=\"color: #154734; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 18px;\">Acne vulgaris vs. rosacea &#8211; key differences<\/h4>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fafafa; border-bottom: 2px solid #154734;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Acne vulgaris<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Acne rosacea<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">teenagers and young adults<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">usually 30+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\"><strong>Skin lesions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">blackheads, papules, pustules, cysts<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">erythema, visible vessels, papules and pustules without blackheads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">face, back, chest<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Mainly face (nose, cheeks, forehead)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\"><strong>Aggravating factors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">hormones, bacteria, diet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">UV, alcohol, spicy foods, stress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"color: #154734; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 18px;\">Why is the distinction so important?<\/h4>\nWhether one is dealing with acne vulgaris or rosacea is of great importance, as <strong>the treatment is quite different<\/strong>: \n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Acne vulgaris<\/strong>: applications include. Retinoids, antibiotics, hormone treatment, seboregulating cosmetics.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Acne rosacea<\/strong>: anti-inflammatory medications, sun protection, gentle care and avoiding triggers are key here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nImportantly &#8211; strong drying or exfoliating preparations (often used in acne vulgaris) can <strong>worsen the skin condition in rosacea<\/strong>.\n<p style=\"padding: 15px; background-color: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #154734; border-radius: 4px; font-style: italic;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Although the two types of acne are sometimes confused, <strong>acne vulgaris and rosacea are two different diseases<\/strong> &#8211; with different causes, symptoms and treatment. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s so important not to self-diagnose, but to go to a dermatologist when in doubt. Proper diagnosis is the key to effective therapy and improved appearance and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #777777; border-left: 3px solid #d4d4d4; padding: 12px 15px; margin-top: 30px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.85em; line-height: 1.5; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\">\n    <strong>Important \/ Disclaimer:<\/strong> The information contained in this article is for educational and cosmetic purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations. <br><br>    <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">This information is for educational and cosmetic purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/span>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, but not everyone looks the same and not everyone has the same causes. 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