Hello doctor, I have facial flushing in my cheeks for about one month and have not gone away. It varies from mild to bright red day today. It began after I tried using Retinol and experienced peeling so I stopped after one week. I saw a doctor who said it was contact dermatitis because I used other harsh products during the Retinol treatment. However, I can see broken capillaries on my cheeks. Is this rosacea? How can I make the redness go away?
Hello. Flushing, persistent redness and telangiectasia could be signs of rosacea. Moreover, retinoids can flare up rosacea. A common cause of rosacea in some individuals is the usage of potent topical steroids on the face. Is there such a history? However, they are not implicated in a large number of cases. I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen and avoid the sun. Do you also have acne? Why were you using retinoid? What other products you have been using? I request you to kindly upload an image of the skin so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.