Treatment Methods to Relieve Red Face, “Facial Flushing” Symptoms

Provided by: Lim Eeseok Theme Dermatology Clinic

Treatment Methods to Relieve Red Face “Facial Flushing” Symptoms

What Is Facial Flushing?

Facial flushing refers to a skin condition in which the face appears red and repeated flushing, papules, blisters, and other symptoms occur on protruding areas of the face such as the chin, forehead, and cheeks. During the hot summer months, sebum gland activity increases, sebum secretion becomes more active, and this can lead to seborrheic dermatitis. However, in weather like today’s chilly conditions, facial flushing can occur when the skin’s blood vessels dilate after being exposed to cold air and then moving into a warm place.

As such, skin conditions are heavily influenced by the weather, but they can also arise from a variety of complex factors such as ultraviolet rays, irritation from harmful substances in cosmetics, psychological issues, and hormonal effects. In some cases, facial flushing may appear only temporarily, but if it recurs repeatedly and is left untreated, it can develop into a chronic condition. Therefore, it is advisable to seek treatment as early as possible.

Types of Facial Flushing

■ Facial flushing: Even without emotional changes such as embarrassment or tension, the face becomes red more easily than other people’s and the redness lasts longer

■ Vascular rosacea: Without any special warning signs, the facial redness is severe and the skin feels hot at the same time.

■ Inflammatory rosacea: During seasons with large temperature differences, acne-like pimples appear along with redness, and symptoms do not appear around the mouth or eyes.

In particular, if flushing symptoms persist, many cases are diagnosed as rosacea, a condition accompanied by papules, pus, and swelling in the flushed areas.

This condition can be classified into facial flushing, vascular rosacea, and inflammatory rosacea depending on the stage of progression. Because rosacea is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease, effective results require not a single standardized treatment, but a combination of facial flushing laser treatment along with skin care and medication. Therefore, if flushing symptoms are discovered early, early treatment is important. In the early stages, treatment with ointments, medication, and lasers is possible.

Laser Treatment for Facial Flushing/Rosacea

So, what are the effective treatments for facial flushing?

The most effective method is to address the underlying cause. Human blood vessels have the characteristic that once they lose their constricting function, they are difficult to recover. Therefore, it is best to avoid places with extreme temperature differences as much as possible, and to prioritize prevention by regularly applying sunscreen. If the condition has already progressed, it is wise to undergo a laser treatment specifically for blood vessels that can treat the blood vessels, which are the source of facial flushing.

A vascular laser is a laser treatment method that selectively treats only dilated blood vessels without damaging or irritating other skin tissues, and it is also effective in improving skin aging. Lasers that can perform this treatment include PlaDuo, Vbeam Perfecta, Excel V, Icon Green, and Clarity, which are used for treating facial flushing. These devices are vascular pigment lasers that selectively absorb vascular pigments, so they do not damage other skin tissues and have the advantage of relieving symptoms without any special discomfort after the procedure.

Among medical skin care treatments that are effective when combined with other therapies are LDM care, anion care, and oxygen therapy, which help restore skin damaged by papules, pustules (pus), and swelling, and when performed together with laser treatment, they increase the treatment effect.

Principle of Laser Treatment

After confirming the occurrence of facial flushing/rosacea due to dilation of capillaries in the skin, a vascular laser is used to irradiate the capillaries inside the skin. After laser irradiation, the blood vessels constrict. The constriction of the capillaries treats the cause of facial flushing/rosacea.

Precautions Before and After Facial Flushing/Rosacea Skin Treatment

Facial flushing, a skin condition in which the face appears red, can have a negative effect by making a person feel self-conscious in social life beyond work and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is most important to improve your daily habits, such as avoiding spicy foods and managing stress.

If the condition has already progressed, please remember that it is wise to visit a hospital immediately and receive early treatment when abnormal symptoms are found so that treatment is not delayed.

On the day of the procedure, avoid direct sun exposure, saunas, and Korean-style steam rooms, and temporary redness, swelling, or bruising may occur. After the procedure, do not scratch or squeeze the treated area, and continue to use moisturizer and sunscreen regularly. For sustained treatment effects, it is recommended to undergo treatment about 5 to 10 times at 2- to 3-week intervals.

Facial flushing is a skin condition in which the face appears red and repeated flushing, papules, blisters, and other symptoms occur on protruding areas of the face such as the forehead and cheeks. If left untreated, it may develop into a chronic condition. If you suspect facial flushing, please visit a dermatologist for an examination.

Lim Eeseok Theme Dermatology Clinic treats skin problems by considering not just partial symptom relief but the underlying skin issue. With theme-specific clinics and a variety of laser devices, the medical staff draws on their diverse experience to increase patient satisfaction. For effective skin care, the clinic has established a ONE-STOP service and provides customized services for each patient. In addition, each area, including administration, follow-up care, and treatment, has a dedicated coordinator, allowing patients to receive comfortable and prompt service.