Red Face

Hi Doctor. My face is red. It looks like a sunburn but I know it is not. No sun. For the last 8 months or so, there would be times where my face is warm to the touch and glowing red. Other mornings, it would be extremely dry and flaky. Even my scalp seems a a little dry. Ive tried everything from changing the foods that I eat to the creams that I use on my face. Im at a loss. Some days Im fine and other days, my face is red and flowing. What are your thoughts? Allergy related?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea. Rosacea is a medical condition presenting with redness, swelling, discoloration and sometimes pimples and dry skin over the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead.

Avoid the sun and hot weather, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages. Also try to reduce stress as it may precipitate attacks. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best.
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.

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