Red Cheeks

For as long as i can remember i have always had red cheeks, i am a 16 year old female and it's always in my cheek, it doesn't spread anywhere else over my face. the redness intensifies when i exersize or get hot. Please help because i find it really embarrassing and i always have to cover it up with make-up. please help...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From your symptoms, rosacea needs to be ruled out. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin. The basic process seems to involve dilation of the small blood vessels of the face. It can be due to genetic causes, hormonal problems, the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (that is associated with stomach ulcers), gastrointestinal disease, and medications that cause blood vessels to widen.

Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From your symptoms, rosacea needs to be ruled out. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin. The basic process seems to involve dilation of the small blood vessels of the face. It can be due to genetic causes, hormonal problems, the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (that is associated with stomach ulcers), gastrointestinal disease, and medications that cause blood vessels to widen.

Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.