Genetic Basis of Rosacea

Eligibility Criteria for Rosacea Group:

Inclusion criteria for rosacea participants:

1. Clinical signs and symptoms of rosacea (papulopustular or erythrotelangiectatic subtypes) present at enrollment as determined by the investigator
2. All four grandparents of European descent
3. Fitzpatrick skin type I or II
4. Age 18 years or older

Exclusion criteria for rosacea participants:

1. Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
2. Concomitant facial or medical condition that obscures diagnosis of rosacea (such as malar erythema from lupus erythematosus)
3. Acne vulgaris
4. Unable or unwilling to provide peripheral blood sample (a few teaspoons)
5. Inability for investigator to verify rosacea diagnosis on clinical examination due to rosacea treatment(s) leading to complete lack of signs and symptoms (such prior laser treatments, systemic tetracycline usage, etc.)
6. Use of topical prescription medications or procedures to the face within one month of enrollment
7. Women who are pregnant or lactating

Eligibility Criteria for Non-Rosacea Group:

Inclusion criteria for control participants:

1. No history of rosacea
2. No clinical signs or symptoms of rosacea
3. No family history of rosacea
4. All four grandparents of European descent
5. Fitzpatrick skin type I or II
6. Age 18 years or older

Exclusion criteria for control participants:

1. Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
2. Acne vulgaris
3. Unable or unwilling to provide peripheral blood sample (a few teaspoons)
4. Women who are pregnant or lactating
5. Use of topical prescription medications or procedures to the face within one month of enrollment
6. Skin conditions that might interfere with interpretation of procedure results (at the discretion of the investigator)