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Flushed face
Cosmetics reaction
Redness of the skin
Rashes
Red when exposed to the sun
A pimple
Hot cheeks
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A skin condition that often involves flushing. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics, immune system reactions, and exposure to sunlight seem to be involved.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Creams and medications can alleviate symptoms. Meanwhile, avoiding sunlight and harsh soaps, and wearing sunscreen can prevent symptoms from worsening.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Is Coconut Oil Damaging Your Skin? Why Your Face Is Flaring and Medical Next Steps
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Coconut oil often backfires on facial skin by clogging pores and trapping heat, fueling acne, redness, stinging, rosacea flares, or yeast-driven rashes, though very dry, non-acne-prone skin may tolerate it; stop using it and simplify your routine while the skin barrier calms. See below for red flags that need medical care, how to track triggers, safer non-comedogenic alternatives, and when conditions like rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis may require prescription treatment and specific next steps.
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* Evangelista MT, Abad-Casintahan F, Lopez-Luna SM. The use of coconut oil in dermatology: a review. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Dec;57(12):1378-1383. doi: 10.1111/ijd.14087. PMID: 30215037.
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Face on Fire? Why Your Skin Stays Red & Medical Rosacea Steps
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Persistent facial redness, flushing, and a burning feeling are often caused by rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can progress without care. There are several factors to consider; see below to understand more. Treatment usually blends prescription topicals or oral anti-inflammatory antibiotics with gentle skincare, daily sunscreen, trigger control, and sometimes laser or IPL, and eye symptoms need prompt medical evaluation.
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* Van Zuuren EJ, Arents BWM, Van der Linden MMD, et al. Rosacea: an update in pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2021 Jun;22(3):363-372. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00595-z. PMID: 33890251.
* Gallo RL, et al. Rosacea: A Comprehensive Review of the Pathogenesis, Medical Management, and Therapeutic Interventions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Dec;87(6):1343-1351. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.05.004. PMID: 35525547.
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* Tan J, et al. Global consensus for the classification and management of rosacea: An update from the Global ROSacea COnsensus (ROSCO) panel. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Oct;77(4):699-706.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.06.012. PMID: 28807551.
* Elewski B, et al. Recent advances in understanding and managing rosacea. F1000Res. 2020 Apr 24;9:F1000 Faculty Rev-293. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.22415.1. PMID: 32399222.
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