This chronic inflammatory condition, which results in swelling of the vessels, generally affects an age range of 30-60 years of age regardless of gender.

• Usually manifests as redness in the middle panel of the complexion in a butterfly pattern around the nose and cheeks
• Couperose type capillary distention
• Not be confused with Acne as comedones rarely exist
• Most likely to be noticeable on areas exposed to the sun
• Typically present in fairer complexions