Acne rosacea is commonly called adult acne. Although triggers for this ailment vary, no single cause has been found. As a result, the treatment depends upon many factors, including the severity of the condition. Adult acne can emerge as a result of blocked hair follicles, overactive oil glands, bacteria and some other causes not yet known.
Some factors known to aggravate the condition are stress, hot foods and alcohol consumption.
Emotional and psychological stress is also seen as a factor because of the physical unsightliness. The disease seems to go into remission and then reappears suddenly. Physicians frequently prescribe antibiotics and topical medications to lessen the intensity of the flare-ups. Topical medications containing salicylic acid or sulfur can help to unblock clogged hair follicles and relieve the burning sensations experienced with an outbreak. Benzoyl peroxide is the most widely used ingredient in acne medications.