How to Treat Facial Redness and Red Blotches [DermTV.com Epi #50]

Via http://www.dermtv.com - Facial redness and red facial blotches (e.g., broken capillaries) are a common skincare issue. While many products claim to remove them, there is only one real cure. Dr. Schultz will explain why available products aren't suitable and what procedure is.

Transcript:


People with red blotches or broken blood vessels on their face are frustrated by their inability to find effective skin care products to help them with their problem. Here are the treatment choices:

First and easiest is make-up. Green tinted foundation most effectively helps hide the red because green is opposite red in the color wheel (i.e., they neutralize each other).

Second are caffeine-containing products that are advertised to help reduce the size of blood vessels. If you constrict the blood vessels you will squeeze some blood out and there will be less red in the skin. The reality, though, is caffeine containing products usually work better to relieve the signs of Rosacea because of their anti-inflammatory powers than they do to really get the red out of your skin.

Next are topical cortisone products which constrict the blood vessels very well and get the red out very effectively. However, the problem is you can not use them on an on-going basis. If you use them for too long after they have temporarily helped the redness, they will actually break the capillaries, cause more redness and thin the skin. So this isn't an option.

Lastly and the only thing that really works is laser treatments. Laser treatments by your dermatologist will permanently, easily, and without pain get rid of the red whether it's blotches or broken blood vessels.

Hopefully in the near future an effective skin care product will be developed to reduce the red in your skin but until then you are either going to use make-up to cover it or have laser treatments to remove it permanently.

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[insanekid1000]

i have a constant blush on my face....WHST DO I DO TO GET RID OF IT!!!!

[dermTVdotcom]

@insanekid1000 The blush is often caused by enlarged blood vessels for which the only effective treatment is the type of lasers discussed in this episode.

[erixa5]

How much does laser treatment cost for this procedure?

[dermTVdotcom]

@erixa5 Anywhere from $300 - $800.

[NatsuhiPhobia]

will u be my granpa? T_T ..

[ExpensiveProduction]

could you get this laser treatment while on accutane? if not how long would you have to wait after finishing all your pills

[TheTurningLeaves]

First fix your face and then i'll trust you.

[hisoy12]

It didn't help me;(

[lilflom]

ive been having really red cheeks all my life nan alot of people make fun of me i really need to cure it or else ill die not kidding

[Artlover923]

a makeup artist-kandee johnson once noticed that alcoholl dries oout and caused redness on the skin....i think its true, ive noticed every time i have a god drink or a lot of alcohol my cheeks do indeed turn red and disgusting, how can i get rid of dat? also they tend to get more red in the winter. when i don use ne foundation/concelar for a few days it goes away...

[myglamour121]

Hello, first of all am a huge fan of your blog and wish so much I was in America to be one of your patient .. But I'm from Australia. And I have huge blemishes or I think it's more than that, it leaves holes and it's bright red and I'm a medium colour skin.. I was wondering if you think I could use retin A to treat that? I'm really desperate about it and it depresses me. I hope to hear from you soon, thank you..

[daisykingsy]

I'm a rosacea patient :(( There is no cure but u can control it.Drinkin a lot of water really works,skin cleanin gently,not eating spicy-hot food also work..Of course sunblock everyday...And U should keep your skin moustrized..It is important cause when your skin dries then problems come back....itchin,going red,red pustules etc..I hope u all will be better..

[XaliroseX]

I beetle bit my face a few days ago and i think it broke a blood vessel in my face, now there is a huge red dot and its getting more and more raised every day and i have no idea what to do, its right under my eye and very noticeable and makeup dosent cover it very well