Could it be rosacea or no?

I've had a constant sunburned look for a while now on my cheeks and nose.  Obviously it gets more prominent after being out in the sun, but I do not have a sunburn.

My mother has rosacea, and I was wondering if this might be the beginning stages of rosacea.  The reason why I'm asking is I'm a bit young for rosacea to be affecting me and it doesn't look like typical rosacea to me.

I took a picture, but unfortunately I don't have a good camera (my face is much redder in real life), so I'll describe it a bit....  The redness is along my cheeks and nose and is not raised, blotchy, or irritating in any way.  It's like a sunburn, but without any pain.  The only thing that irritates me is that I constantly have this red face.  Do I just have a naturally red face or something?  I'm not exactly sure when this started, but I know I've had it for a while.... at least a couple of months, if not a year or so.

Thanks guys!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This redness can be due to rosacea. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin and presenting with redness, swelling, discoloration and sometimes pimples and dry skin over the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead.

Avoid the sun and hot weather, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages. Also try to reduce stress as it may precipitate attacks. Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment.
If the symptoms persist then get it examined from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.