Acne Rosacea? Why We Were Wrong for Thirty Years

That name is no longer considered correct.

Even though many aspects of Rosacea may closely mimic the description and characteristics of acne, it is a completely separate entity.

Unlike acne, rosacea is not driven forward by Propionibacterium, and subsequently should not be treated using acne medications.

Acne itself has been well researched and is no longer a necessarily devastating skin disease.

Arguably if we'd stuck with the original misnomer of "acne rosacea" more research would had been carried out, and a significantly more effective rosacea treatment may have resulted.