Unsure if I really have rosacea

I have no redness or flushed cheeks.  What I do have is breakouts that resemble pimples but I am in my fifties and this seems strange   Antihistamines seem to help somewhat but my Doctor recently diagnosed it as rosacea.  Since I do not have flushed cheeks and the breakouts seem to mainly be on my forehead I am questioning weather or not it is really rosacea.
Does anyone else have similar symptoms to mine?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to rosacea or due to adult onset acne. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin.
Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best and if possible, get a biopsy skin done.
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.