Search

for
Search:

Glossary Facial Erythema

reddening of facial skin due to increased blood flow

Facial erythema, commonly known as facial redness, refers to the reddening of the skin on the face due to increased blood flow in the superficial blood vessels. This condition can be caused by various factors, including sunburn, rosacea, allergic reactions, or other inflammatory skin conditions. It is often characterized by a flushed appearance and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling or warmth.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Atypical Facial and Scalp Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus: Diagnostic Challenges from Long-Term Misdiagnosis and Conflicting Histopathology

September 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges in a patient with atypical lupus erythematosus tumidus due to long-term misdiagnosis and conflicting pathological findings, with effective treatment achieved using hydroxychloroquine and methylprednisolone.

research A cosmetic formulation improves facial erythema in vivo

August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A new cosmetic cream reduced facial redness and skin temperature after 4 weeks of use.

research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism

August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This case report describes a postmenopausal woman who experienced facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism due to excess androgen and estrogen levels.

research Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus

7 citations , August 1971 in “JAMA”

This case report describes a 16-year-old girl with both tinea faciale and systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the challenges in differentiating overlapping dermatoses.

research The Effectiveness of a Topical Rosehip Oil Treatment on Facial Skin Characteristics: A Pilot Study on Wrinkles, UV Spots Reduction, Erythema Mitigation, and Age-Related Signs

2 citations , June 2025 in “Cosmetics”

This study observed that a five-week topical treatment with cold-pressed Rosa canina seed oil significantly reduced mean wrinkle scores and UV-induced spots in volunteers, suggesting potential anti-aging and photoprotective benefits attributed to its high carotenoid content.

View more "facial erythema" in research →

Community Join

5 / 1000+ results

community Applying minoxidil right after microneedling at 0.5mm a bad idea?

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Applying minoxidil immediately after microneedling at 0.5mm can cause stinging and potential systemic absorption, so some users prefer to wait 12-24 hours. Others report no issues with immediate application, but caution is advised to avoid irritation and side effects.

community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

292 upvotes 4 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Facial bloating/aging on oral Min

4 upvotes 4 days ago

Oral minoxidil can cause facial bloating, leading to a puffy appearance. Some users report improvement after stopping the medication.

community Say goodbye to facial hair development Dutasteride

39 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A 19-year-old started Dutasteride at 17 to combat aggressive hair thinning, which halted his facial hair development despite having strong beard genetics. He also used oral and topical Minoxidil without success for facial hair, and the discussion highlights the impact of DHT blockers on beard growth.

community Crazy body/facial hair on minoxidil - what to do?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hairline improvement using 10mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily but also saw increased body and facial hair growth. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose due to side effects and exploring laser hair removal options.

View more "facial erythema" in community →

Learn

2 / 801 results

learn Overview

learn Hair Transplant

Will the transplanted beard hair from a hair transplant grow like natural facial hair? Transplanted beard hair grows like natural facial hair over time.

View more "facial erythema" in learn →

Clinics

6 / 103 results

All 103 clinic results →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →