Constantly Red Cheeks

Hello, i am a 17 year old male and for aslong as i can remember i have had very red cheeks, the redness will become brighter when in a cold place and a hot place, when i drink any alcohol, when i do excersice and when i become embaressed and sometimes for no reason at all, the redness also runs under my chin and my chin its self but stops almost in a line near my nose and mouth, the redness also runs to about eyebrow level along the sides of my face and i have noticed within the past 3-4 years my ears are also very red with the lobe almost feeling like its throbing and seems to be larger since i noticed my ears being very red, this is all very embaressing i would try any treatment that will help in any way i am open to all suggestions. the photo added is when my cheeks are at there best they can become very very red, i can add additional photos if needed

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms are definitely suggestive of rosacea. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin and presents as facial erythema (redness).Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best to confirm the diagnosis and the prescription of treatment.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.