Redness
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Why do I have redness?

If you are experiencing redness, but also other symptoms, such as spots, visible blood vessels and dry and thickened skin, you could be suffering from a skin condition called rosacea.

Symptoms include redness, flushing, hardening of the skin, spots, a stinging or burning sensation and the appearance of red broken blood vessels. Severe symptoms might include dry, sore eyes and a thickening of the skin, particularly around the nose. Most suffers report flare-ups, with symptoms worsening and reoccurring over time.

Rosacea affects more women than men, typically in their 30s to 50s; however symptoms can begin to show from early 20s. It is primarily seen on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin, as well as the neck and chest and is often mistaken for acne, eczema or some other skin allergy. Left untreated, symptoms will worsen, so early action is advised. Sadly, there is currently no cure, only treatment. But treatments have evolved considerably over recent years, allowing sufferers of Rosacea to enjoy clearer, smoother, stress-free skin.

What causes a red face?

Facial redness can have a wide variety of reasons including rosacea, allergies, inflammatory conditions, fever, and sunburn. Certain medication may also cause facial redness as a side effect.

What causes red cheeks?

As for the cheeks, although having a rosy complexion may be considered a sign of good health, often the reasons behind it mean the exact opposite. Red cheeks may be a sign of rosacea, which typically causes blushing reactions on a person’s cheeks and small, red bumps that resemble acne. Other factors for cheek redness include medications, eczema, lupus, alcohol intake, and even sunburn.

What causes a red nose?

Aside from rosacea, nose redness may appear as a result of cold, flu or an allergic reaction.  However, the nose can also turn red due to skin and blood vessel issues. Thread veins or spider veins are one of the most common factors for nose redness. Learn more about thread veins.

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Treatments for facial redness

To choose the best plan for you for noticeable results, we highly recommend you attend a no obligation consultation.

During your consultation your medical practitioner might discuss:

Specialist clinical products

In conjunction with leading chemists in Europe and The US, our research and development team has formulated proven, patented products to be topically applied to the skin for the treatment of redness. We can also guide on other products in the market to soothe your skin. Explore our product range

Meical grade peels

Whilst glycolic acid skin peels are not suitable for all people suffering from redness, they can be used on some to help remove the dead skin cells that aggravate this condition. Your doctor will advise on this further in your consultation. Find out more about skin peels

Laser therapy

For patients with visible blood vessels, laser therapy can be used to shrink them. The treatment uses brief pulses of light energy, which target only the blood vessel, leaving your surrounding skin unharmed. You may experience some bruising or swelling after treatment, but this should subside within 72 hours. Our clients often see a visible reduction in unwanted redness by as much as 75 per cent with one to three treatments and the results are permanent. Find out more about laser therapy.

At sk:n we have a range of treatments designed to help you get the skin you want.

From products to peels, our specialist doctors and nurses can recommend the best path for you to take.

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