What Causes Skin Redness?

Skin is formed of a large number of cells. These cells have inbuilt repairing mechanism. When something goes wrong with the skin the micro organism start their work to bring back the skin to the original form. However, sometimes it becomes impossible for the repairing mechanism to bring back the skin to its normal condition. This results in redness.

The skin can also turn red when it becomes inflamed, irritated or sore due to some health issues or due to reaction of some cosmetics or medicines applied on it. If the skin is sensitive, exposure to harmful environment like sun rays and extreme cold or windy conditions may cause redness. Redness may also be caused due to a person contracting eczema or other skin infections.

On a daily basis we apply a number of creams and lotions containing different chemicals to clean our skin.  These contain anti bacterial agents. These do help to clean certain micro-organisms but certain other types of micro-organisms immune to these chemicals accumulate and cause infection resulting in redness of skin. Before application of some advertised products it is essential to study them properly. In case of even minor irritation these should be discontinued.

For health care purposes and to kill bacteria harmful for the human beings, municipal authorities supply chlorinated water. Though this controls water borne diseases, it is not good for skin. This water is used to wash face and for bathing. Chlorine reduces moisture level of the skin resulting in redness. Similarly continuous application of alcohol based cleaners dry out moisture from the skin and makes it flaky and red.

Exposure to direct sunlight can cause skin burns and damage human skin. It is essential to apply sunscreen lotion not only before venturing out but also when inside a room. Diffused sunlight contains ultraviolet rays which cause damage to skin making it red. Similarly exposure to dusty and extreme cold weather is a cause of redness.

Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that causes scaly and itchy rashes on the skin. Eczemas are of different types. Some may cause redness and itching whereas certain other varieties may cause profuse liquid oozing. This condition needs to be treated properly under expert medical guidance.

For treatment of scars and spots on the face often a person is asked by dermatologists to apply exfoliating creams. These help remove the upper layer of the skin to make way for new skin which is without spots and scars. When the upper layer of the skin is removed it causes redness. It is necessary to treat this condition with care otherwise the skin can get infected.

Application of perfumes that are alcohol based can cause redness on the areas which it is sprayed. It is always better to use natural beauty products for care of skin as the chances of damage due to them are negligible.