Your face is almost always red? It could be rosacea – but not necessarily. Chronic redness can stem from completely different conditions, and understanding the cause is the first step to proper treatment.
✨ What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by persistent redness, visible blood vessels, pimples, and a burning sensation. It is most common among people with fair and sensitive skin and usually appears for the first time in their thirties.
🔬 Signs of rosacea
- Persistent redness in the cheeks, nose, and forehead
- Visible blood vessels and capillaries
- Burning and stinging sensation
- Acne-like pimples (without blackheads)
- Worsening after sun exposure, heat, or spicy food
🌿 When is it not rosacea?
Chronic redness can also result from other conditions:
- Allergy to a cosmetic product – sudden redness after using a new product
- Dermatitis – redness with heat, irritation, and pimples
- Seborrhea – redness with scales and itching
- Ingredient sensitivity – localized redness after using a specific product
⚠️ How to treat rosacea?
- Avoid triggers – sun, heat, alcohol, spicy food
- Daily SPF – essential to prevent worsening redness
- Niacinamide – reduces inflammation and soothes the skin
- Azelaic acid – reduces redness and inflammation
- Avoid retinol and AHA acids – may worsen redness
- Gentle products – gentle cleansing, gentle moisturizer, and soothing serum
🧴 When to consult a dermatologist?
If the redness persists for more than three months, worsens, or is accompanied by pimples and pain – it is important to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis.
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