Rosacea is estimated to affect 16 million Americans and is characterized by redness, bumps, and pimples on the face, as well as skin thickening and eye irritation. Researchers reviewed data on nearly 90,000 women in the United States and found a 48% greater likelihood of rosacea among those with a BMI of 35 and greater compared with women of normal weight. Study author Dr. Wen-Qing Li writes, “Our study holds general public health significance, [adding] rosacea to the list of chronic diseases associated with obesity… A healthier weight should definitely be encouraged for general health and well-being.”
American Academy of Dermatology, December 2017