Redness that does not settle has several distinct causes, and they are not managed the same way. Establishing which one is the first clinical act.
Redness may be vascular (dilated vessels), inflammatory (rosacea, dermatitis), barrier-driven (transepidermal water loss and reactivity), or post-inflammatory. Each has a different mechanism and a different response to heat.
Rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, photodamage and simple barrier compromise all present as facial redness. Treating them identically is how people spend months on the wrong plan.
Pattern and distribution, triggers, whether flushing is transient or fixed, visible vessels, barrier status, and current skincare and topical steroid use.
Non-thermal approaches are preferred where reactivity is prominent, because heat is a flushing trigger. Vascular components may warrant a different modality from inflammatory ones.
Redness with pustules, scaling, or a recent change in pattern is assessed medically before any cosmetic treatment is chosen.
Redness that does not settle has several distinct causes, and they are not managed the same way. Establishing which one is the first clinical act.
Rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, photodamage and simple barrier compromise all present as facial redness. Treating them identically is how people spend months on the wrong plan.
Pattern and distribution, triggers, whether flushing is transient or fixed, visible vessels, barrier status, and current skincare and topical steroid use.
Redness with pustules, scaling, or a recent change in pattern is assessed medically before any cosmetic treatment is chosen.
Every assessment is carried out personally by Dr Sin Yong, Medical Director. 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza.
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