Introduction
A rosy complexion can be charming, but a persistent flush on the cheeks can be an unwelcome visitor. Those web-like red veins on the face, reminiscent of crimson spiderwebs, tend to appear whenever there's a sudden change in temperature or heightened emotions. This not only affects your appearance but can also cause skin warmth and a tight, tingling sensation. Even the best concealers cannot fully hide this seemingly perpetual blush, making it seem as though you're in a perpetual state of excitement or shyness with crimson cheeks, which can take a toll on your confidence.
Symptoms of Facial Redness
This condition, known as "facial redness" or "facial telangiectasis," manifests as redness on the face, most notably on both cheeks. It's characterised by well-defined circular borders, resembling a web of thread-like blood vessels visible beneath the skin's surface. In severe cases, it can result in red or purplish patches, with symptoms exacerbated by temperature extremes or heightened emotions.
The thin epidermis and stratum corneum of facial skin make the superficial blood vessels particularly susceptible to external triggers, causing them to dilate and manifest as facial redness.
Causes of Facial Redness
Facial redness or telangiectasia can be either primary or secondary. Primary facial redness is typically congenital and is linked to genetic factors or family history. Conditions like dry skin or certain genetic disorders can lead to congenital facial redness. Secondary facial redness, on the other hand, is caused by external factors weakening the skin's barrier and resulting in dilated blood vessels.
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Environmental Factors: Elements such as high altitudes, temperature extremes, dry air, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation can induce facial redness. For instance, in high-altitude environments with lower oxygen levels, the skin may become oxygen-deprived, leading to an increase in red blood cell count in blood vessels and subsequent vessel dilation.
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Chemical Agents: Frequent use of exfoliating skincare products may damage the skin's natural barrier and thin the superficial layers, making blood vessels more visible.
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Hormonal Medications: Prolonged use of hormonal creams or skincare products can lead to hormone-dependent telangiectasia, despite their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
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Mechanical Pressure: Telangiectasia can occur in fragile areas like the nostrils or the nasolabial folds when excessive pressure is applied, such as squeezing blackheads.
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Diet and Lifestyle Habits: Studies have shown that smoking, alcohol consumption, and the consumption of spicy foods can stimulate skin irritation, aggravate skin inflammation, and exacerbate blood vessel dilation.
Treatments
Medical Skincare to Enhance Skin Barrier Function:
While there is no definitive cure for facial redness, several methods focus on increasing skin barrier thickness, fortifying the skin's protective functions, and soothing irritated skin to reduce redness.
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Using medical skincare products that promote skin barrier repair, boost collagen production, and deeply hydrate the skin can address thinning of the skin's natural barrier. This can increase epidermal thickness, reducing superficial blood vessel dilation.
Medical Skincare to Enhance Skin Barrier Function:
Using medical skincare products that promote skin barrier repair, boost collagen production, and deeply hydrate the skin can address thinning of the skin's natural barrier. This can increase epidermal thickness, reducing superficial blood vessel dilation.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL):
IPL therapy employs specific techniques to treat sensitive facial redness. It helps seal epidermal blood vessels and reduces superficial skin's overreaction to external stimuli. Additionally, the photon energy in IPL therapy stimulates the rearrangement of collagen and elastic fibres, promoting collagen synthesis and enhancing skin thickness, thus aiding skin recovery.
Laser Treatment:
Laser treatment for removing facial redness utilises lasers with specific light spectra to target haemoglobin in blood vessels. It closes the thousands of tiny blood vessels and removes redness through skin metabolism. After several sessions, a noticeable improvement in redness can be observed.
Visit us to explore our advanced treatments for facial redness and embark on your journey to healthier, more confident skin.