Facial Redness 101: What Are the Causes (And How Do You Treat Them)?

"When it comes to hives there are some that are raised, which typically go away on their own within 24 hours and may or may not have a known cause such as hot or cold water (a condition called cholinergic urticaria), whereas rosacea typically has certain triggers that vary from person to person," explains Dr. Mark. "For example, one person may become red from red wine and another from caffeine, another from the sun, another from spicy foods. Those who get red from typical rosacea triggers, including the sun, likely do in fact have rosacea. Another clue to rosacea could be the development of red bumps or pustules in addition to the redness." Rosacea tends to be limited to the mid-face: forehead, inner cheeks, nose and chin.

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