Woke up with a red face and don’t know why? Facial redness is common and usually harmless, but it can be annoying or signal something that needs treatment. This guide tells you what commonly causes redness, simple things you can do right now, and when it’s time to see a clinician.
Here are the usual suspects and what they look like:
Start with gentle fixes. They’re easy and often effective:
If you’ve tried basics and redness stays or worsens, medical options include topical prescriptions (metronidazole, azelaic acid), oral antibiotics for inflammation, and brimonidine gels to reduce flushing. For visible broken vessels, lasers or intense pulsed light (IPL) done by a dermatologist often help.
Warning: don’t use topical steroid creams on your face for more than a few days unless a doctor prescribes them. Long-term use can make redness worse and cause thinning of skin.
See a doctor sooner if redness is severe, painful, happens with fever, causes vision changes, or if bumps and pus appear. A clinician can diagnose the cause and suggest safe treatments—sometimes a short prescription clears what home care can’t.
Want a quick checklist? Cool compress, stop new products, sunscreen, gentle cleanser, track triggers. If that doesn’t help in 2–4 weeks, book a skin check.
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