Skin Redness

From a sunburn to an allergic reaction, there are many situations in which your skin can become red or irritated. It may be because extra blood rushes to the skin’s surface to fight off irritants and encourage healing. Your skin can also become red from exertion, such as after a heart-pounding exercise session.

It’s not always cause for concern, but skin redness can be irritating and uncomfortable. It can also be accompanied by other symptoms. Figuring out its underlying cause can help you treat your skin and keep it from happening again.

What are the symptoms of skin redness?

The main symptom associated with skin redness is varying colors of redness on the skin. The redness can occur in varying degrees and on different portions of the body. Here are some examples of symptoms that you may have along with red skin:

• Blistering
• Bumps
• Burning
• Flushing
• Hives
• Itching
• Rash
• Warmth in your skin
• Sores
• Swelling

What are the causes of skin redness?

Causes of skin irritation vary drastically and can include irritants, the sun, and insect bites. Examples of skin conditions associated with skin redness include:

• Atopic Dermatitis 
• Bites
• Cellulitis 
• Contact Dermatitis
• Diaper Rash
• Eczema
• Heat Rash
• Medication Allergy
• Psoriasis
• Ringworm
• Rosacea
• Scarlet Fever
• Shingles
• Skin Burns
• Skin infections
• Sunburns

Skin redness can be a temporary, or acute, condition. It can also be a chronic condition that constantly reappears.

When do I seek medical help for skin redness?

You should get immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms associated with skin redness:

• a burn that’s twice the size of your palm
• difficulty breathing
• extreme pain
• loss of consciousness
• the redness is near or on your eyes and is affecting your vision

You should also get medical attention if you have an animal bite, even if you’ve had a tetanus shot.

See a healthcare provider or dermatologist for other symptoms that aren’t considered a medical emergency.

How’s skin redness treated?

Treatments for skin redness depend on what’s causing it. Examples can include avoiding the irritant or allergen that caused your skin redness in the first place.

Other treatments for skin redness can be:

• cleansing the affected area with soap and water
• medications like antihistamines to minimize irritation
• topical skin care applications like calamine lotion to reduce skin redness

Keeping the affected area clean and dry can usually help reduce skin redness. If an infection is the cause of your skin redness, your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics to reduce the infection’s symptoms.

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