The Red Face

A red face can be an embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable problem which can often lead to anxiety and social phobia. Management will depend on the underlying cause. Some patients may have more than one problem contributing to the redness on their face. Most patients will be helped by cosmetic camouflage and photoprotection. Rosacea is one of the most common causes of a red face especially in people of Celtic decent. However may other common conditions can present as a red face including seborrhoeic dermatitis, solar damage, telangectasia, flushing, acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin infections and lupus.