How to Cure Red Skin

Red skin, also called erythema or hyperhydrosis, is usually caused by rosacea or a hyperactive sympathetic system. It occurs when the blood vessels in the face dilate involuntarily. For many sufferers, red skin is a source of embarrassment and anxiety. Some people even suffer low self-esteem and social phobia, refusing to go out in public as a result of their condition. Treatment options range from topical creams to laser lights.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Apply topical creams that contain licorice extract, like Eucerin Red Relief, on affected areas. These herbal extracts help calm and reduce redness and are best for treating mild skin redness.

2. Use low-dose steroid creams, which have been shown to reduce redness. Talk to your doctor about dosage and the length of time you should be using these creams. Long-term use can be dangerous or counterproductive.

3. Undergo IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments to. Like other lasers, this treatment works by targeting areas of color in the skin and destroying the cells that cause redness.

4. Try KTP laser treatments. An article in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology concluded that KTP treatments can make a visible difference in the skin of people suffering from rosacea or chronic facial flushing. The laser collapses the blood vessels that cause the redness.

5. Consider endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). This surgical procedure cures the symptoms of isolated facial flushing by cutting, clamping or clipping the sympathetic nerves and preventing the dilation of blood vessels.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay out of the sun or wear sunscreen following IPL and KTP treatments, which make your skin more susceptible to a burn. Discuss all treatment options with your doctor before deciding which one is right for you.

References

• KTP Laser Studies
• IPL Information
• ETS Info

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