Rosacea And Facial Redness

Rosacea and facial redness can be distressing for people but occur frequently. Both are characterized by redness mostly in the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead, caused by the dilation of multiple tiny blood vessels just below the skin’s surface.

Rosacea can affect anyone but it’s most common in middle-aged women who have light skin. With rosacea, tiny bumps that look like pimples can also develop in the central face. Ocular rosacea is a form of rosacea causing eyes to look bloodshot or feel severely dry, occasionally without facial redness. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. Rosacea can be often be mistaken for acne, other skin problems, or natural ruddiness. 

If you’ve developed worsening facial redness, redness with bumps, or a swollen red nose, see a dermatologist for diagnosis. There’s no cure for rosacea, but treatment can control and reduce the signs and symptoms and is usually covered by insurance.

Another common cause of facial redness is flushing. Flushed skin occurs when tiny blood vessels just beneath the surface of the skin dilate. It’s most visible in areas where the blood vessels are close to the surface of the skin, such as the nose, cheeks, neck, and chest. There are multiple causes of flushing including histamine-mediated reactions, emotional stress, medications, and hormone changes.

Regardless of the cause of facial redness, Skinspirations has treatments to reduce it as well as the symptoms of ocular rosacea.

If you have facial redness and would like to know your best treatment options, call us at 727.571.1923, text us at 727.606.2290 or schedule a complimentary consultation here.