Question: red patches on my cheeks

 FacesbyRobin-LE more than 1 year ago

I would first suggest to you that you see a Dermatologist ,to find out if your condition is indeed resulting from Rosacea. But, let's assume that it is rosacea.....Rosacea usually starts with redness on the cheeks and can slowly worsen to include one or more additional symptoms and parts of the face. There are cases of rosacea that include acne on the cheeks. And, in severe cases, rosacea can include the eyes.

Because changes are gradual, it may be hard to recognize in it's early stages. Many people tend to mistake it for sunburn, a complexion change, or acne. It can also appear as dilated blood vessels or swelling on the cheeks, chin and forehead.

Rosacea can't be cured, but it can be controlled. There are many things that can trigger rosacea. Foods, beverages, emotional influences, temperature, weather, drugs (Vasodilators and topical steroids), medical conditions and even some skin care products.

Again, I urge you to see your Dermatologist as there are prescriptions that can reduce swelling and lessen the redness. Metrogel is often prescribed. In the meantime, avoid harsh soaps and alcohol based cleansers and astringents, which will only irritate rosacea. Steer clear of alcoholic beverages, reduce your caffeine intake and avoid spicy foods (all of which are rosacea triggers).

 JanetG more than 1 year ago

Hi there, if you have thread veins these can be removed by a treatment where the vessel is burst with a needle to disperse the blood, it is not as bad as it sounds and is a very good treatment you may need 2 or 3 if you have rosacea this can be dealt with by Intense Pulsed Light treatment, the difference with rosacea you can get lump like spots where as thread veins are also called spider veins. Hope this helps, best wishes.

 Made-up more than 1 year ago

Sounds like Acne Roseacea, they sell a cream in Space NK or at Clinque (sorry can't remember names). Best thing though is to have the veins lasered, a lot of beauty salons offer this treatment and it's not too expensive.
Good luck.
Sharon
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 Jenny23 more than 1 year ago

thanks very much i will defo try that out
xx

 makeupartistpro1 more than 1 year ago

As estheticians we are not allowed to diagnose our clients in any way what so ever . What we can do is bring possibilities to your attention for example

: Red patches can mean rosacea but it also can be Couperose skin! This is a condition where redness appears due to the presence of small, dilated red blood vessels visible on the face. Couperose occurs due to poor elasticity of the capillary walls.

Normally, when there is a sudden rush of blood to the skin, capillaries expand to receive the increase of blood, then contract and return to normalcy. In a weakened state of elasticity, however, capillaries will expand, but do not contract and return to their normal state. This results in dilated capillaries with lingering blood cells, making them appear defined and red on the skin's surface.

Couperose skin is often caused by certain hereditary factors: skin that is structurally thin and sensitive, and weak capillary walls. Exposure to extreme cold, harsh winds or extreme heat can also contribute to this condition. All skin types can be prone to redness, the only factor they have in common is structural thinness.Often structural changes of aging skin can contribute to couperose skin.
TO PREVENT FURTHER REDNESS I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU STAY AWAY FROM SPICY FOOD, WARM WATER OR HOT TOWELS ON YOUR FACE ETC

 DianeNivern more than 1 year ago

There are several causes of redness to the face and cheeks. A medical diagnosis is always to be recommended first as this can indeed be Rosacea. However the condition Lupus can also give a "rosy cheek" appearance - often called a "butterfly rash".

In all instances the redness can be relieved by the use of the Red Alert range by Medik8 which is designed for sensitive / sensitised skin with a tendency to redness.

I have fabulous results with clients - men and women - who have suffered for years with Rosacea. The Red Alert cleanser is pH balanced, non detergent, won't strip the skin and is soothing and begins the process of reducing the redness.
Next use the Red Alert Serum over the affected areas - the ingredients are of pharmaceutical standard with a good clinical background - the don't cover up the issue they penetrate into the skin to reduce the problem at source.
Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen - preferably one thats a physical block rather than chemical based -

Diane Nivern
Advanced Skincare Facialist
Diane Nivern clinic Ltd Manchester
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 MiamiPro more than 1 year ago

Hello Jenny,
Yes, Jenny it seems you may have rosacea. Rosacea it is a skin condition that may runs in your family. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the
cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, It is not contagious, and it can be contolled but not cured, so far...
There are some things you can avoid in order not to worst the condition, like: avoid sun exposure ( that increase the blood circuklation in vessels, making your skin more red), spicy food, sauna or steam bath, and some alcoholic drinks like red wine and hot beverages.
Clean your skin with a creamy cleanser based on lavander or calendula: Do not used a SCRUB to exfoliate your skin, instead used a enzymatic exfoliator or gommage, I recommend YON-KA 305 gommage.
I suggest to visit the dermatologist to have medication to control the redness and prevent breakouts that complicate the condition.
As a part of your beauty routine, you can camouflage with a GREEN concealer. I do recommend to try Colour Caramel green concealer, based on vitamin E and natural ingredients, it does not have any parabens or preservatives, that is why it comes in very small container to prevent the product to be damaged.
I hope this help!!
MiamiPro

 tink10 more than 1 year ago

Hello Jenny, it does sound like Rosacea flushing of the cheeks, hot spicy foods, any raising of your temperature will make your cheeks redder, ie no saunas etc, and use sun block, alcohol.

You can reduce reddening by using a green based concealer, under your foundation, if you are considering having a facial your therapist will treat your Rosacea accordingly. It affect around 1 in 10 people in the UK.

Keep cool and use concealer under your make up, I am sorry there is no yet cure as far as i know.

Mya from unwind Milton Keynes.

 EnlightenedBeauty more than 1 year ago

There are topical serums and creams that can help treat the redness whether it is Rosacea or not. There are also Facial treatments that can help calm and soothe the skin and minimize the redness.

The best treatment for Redness or Rosacea is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light); which is a Laser procedure that helps to close the Capillary walls that cause some of the redness.

I give free consultations and explain all treatments and products that can help.

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