Facial Redness and Broken Blood Vessels
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Occasionally, blood vessels may form collections or dilatations which are visible on the surface of the skin. This can appear as a red or purple blemish or an excessively red hue to the facial skin. The most common cause of red facial blemishes is rosacea. In this condition, there are often tiny broken blood vessels on the cheeks, chin and nose. They can be very difficult to cover with makeup, and often become more noticeable as we age. In addition to broken blood vessels, patients with rosacea notice a red background to the cheeks and nose. Patients may seek treatment after having been repeatedly asked questions like “have you been drinking?” or “are you too warm?”. While broken blood vessels are seen with rosacea, they may also occur as a result of sun damage.
Another type of blood vessel blemish includes cherry angiomas. These are very common in middle aged adults. They appear as tiny red bumps on the trunk, arms and legs. Hemangiomas are blood vessel growths which occur in childhood. The vast majority of hemangiomas resolve without treatment, usually by 10 years of age. Port wine stains are another blood vessel blemish which arise in childhood. Unlike hemangiomas, port wine stains become more prominent in adolescence and adulthood.
