noun
rosacea
Medical term for the chronic skin condition rosacea, characterized by facial redness and sometimes pimples.
酒さの治療には、抗生物質の塗り薬が使われることがあります。
For the treatment of rosacea, topical antibiotics are sometimes used.
酒さは顔の赤みや血管の拡張を引き起こす皮膚の病気です。
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes facial redness and visible blood vessels.
にきび refers to acne vulgaris, which involves clogged pores and pimples, while 酒さ is a distinct chronic condition with persistent redness and flushing, often in adults.
赤ら顔 is a general term for a flushed or red face, often from alcohol or embarrassment, whereas 酒さ is a specific medical diagnosis.
The term 酒さ (しゅさ) is composed of 酒 (しゅ, 'alcohol') and さ (a character representing a skin condition), likely from the historical belief that alcohol consumption caused the facial redness. The exact derivation is uncertain.