Over 16 million Americans and 400 million people worldwide have rosacea. For over 30 years, we have designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate, raise awareness and reduce stigma about this chronic and complex skin condition.

For Rosacea Awareness Month 2024, we are highlighting the importance of skin care in rosacea treatment. Prior to diagnosis, many rosacea sufferers may turn to skin care products and cosmetics as a way to treat or cover up these signs and symptoms, mistaking them for a temporary condition like sunburn or acne. The use of gentle cleansers, moisturizers that help repair the skin moisture barrier, and sunscreens can work to support and even augment medical therapy for the disease.

How To Participate

Support Rosacea Research

Perhaps nowhere else in dermatology is so little known about a disorder that affects so many. Because the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, the National Rosacea Society's research grants program was established in 1999 to encourage and support research into the potential causes and other key aspects of this disorder that may lead to improvements in its treatment and potential prevention or cure. Join the fight against rosacea with a donation today.

Learn More

Learn more about rosacea and how it affects people’s lives from our medically reviewed educational content on rosacea.org, follow us on social media and sign up to get educational, news and research updates.

Patient Information - The NRS is your #1 source for medically reviewed and factually accurate information about everything rosacea.

Rosacea Diary - Everything you need to identify and track your triggers.

Rosacea Skin Care & Cosmetics - Put your best face forward with these practical and evidence-based tips to help choose the right products for your skin.

Schedule Your Appointment

If you’ve delayed a visit to your general practitioner or dermatologist, schedule your appointment now. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment lead to better outcomes. The NRS Physician Finder is a good place to start. If you don't see a provider in your area, ask friends or neighbors for dermatology referrals, check out the AAD website or search for "dermatologists near me" in your favorite search engine.