See your GP as soon as possible if you think you have rosacea. The sooner treatment for rosacea begins, the less likely you will develop the more serious symptoms of the condition, such as thickened skin.
There is no specific clinical test for rosacea. Your GP will make a diagnosis by:
- examining your skin
- asking you about your symptoms
- asking you about any possible triggers you may have
In some circumstances, your GP may recommend you have further tests, such as a blood test, to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms, such as:
- lupus, a condition where the immune system (the body’s natural defence against infection and illness) attacks healthy tissue
- the beginning of the menopause (when a woman’s monthly periods stop)
