What are the causes of rosacea?

Causes of rosacea

The cause of rosacea is uncertain, but some patients can identify some factors that trigger rosacea symptoms.

A few rosacea triggers include:

• Heat, cold, wind or sunlight
• Alcohol or hot beverage consumption
• Stress or anxiety
• Menopause
• Certain topical medications (steroids, vasodilators)
• Certain foods (liver, cheeses, yogurt, some fruits and vegetables)