What skin issue is vascular and near the surface?

• A. Acne
• B. Rosacea
• C. Eczema
• D. Psoriasis

Answer: (B)

Rosacea shows redness and visible small blood vessels that sit close to the skin’s surface. This superficial vascular pattern, with dilation of superficial dermal vessels (telangiectasias), is what makes it appear vascular and near the surface. Acne is driven by clogged pores and inflammation, not primarily by superficial vessels. Eczema involves itchy, inflamed patches from barrier dysfunction, not mainly surface vessels. Psoriasis features thick, scaly plaques from rapid skin turnover, again not a vascular, near-surface pattern. So the condition described by being vascular and near the surface is rosacea.