Facial redness and facial flushing may occasionally occur due to overheating; after exercising; during an intense emotion such as anger, fear, stress; eating hot, spicy foods or drinking alcohol. Redness of the face and flushing may also be observed with fever. However, if it occurs frequently, it may be due to an associated medical condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated. The first of these is acne rosacea. It is a skin condition in which the face becomes flushed and reddened, with enlarged blood vessels and acne (pimples), sometimes filled with pus (pustules). Another reason could be eczema/dermatitis on the face. It indicates inflamed skin with red, dry, itchy skin that may be accompanied by flaking or small fluid-filled bumps. In facial eczema, the cheeks are the most affected area. Another cause is lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the body’s healthy tissues and organs are attacked and inflamed, damaged by the body’s immune cells. It causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the face that spreads over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. In addition, it can cause a rash on any body area and other symptoms such as joint pain, fever, fatigue, headache, chest pain, dry eyes and memory loss. Other causes include erythema infectiosum, erysipelas and scarlet fever. Erythema infectiosum is also known as the fifth disease that occurs in childhood and causes a red-colored rash on the cheeks of the child. This is the result of an infection with a virus called parvovirus B19.
Erysipelas is a skin infection that affects the upper layers of the skin and is caused by a bacterial infection. Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that can occur in some cases of strep throat (sore throat caused by an infection with a bacteria called group A streptococci). In this fever, a bright red rash appears on the body, starting from the face or neck, and then spreads to other parts of the body. In addition to the above, another cause is Cushing’s syndrome. In this syndrome, the hormone cortisol is produced in excessive amounts, which can cause redness of the skin among other symptoms such as weight gain, round/moon-shaped face, excessive fat around the neck, acne and thin skin with a tendency to bruise easily . . Facial flushing can also occur in women during menopause (the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle in women between the ages of 40 and 50). Sometimes the use of certain medications can lead to facial redness, such as medications to treat high cholesterol, diabetes, and chemotherapy. Facial flushing may be accompanied by other signs and symptoms such as heat, dryness, itching, swelling and pain in the face depending on the reason associated with it.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic medicines are very effective to treat redness and flushing on the face. These medications aim to treat the underlying cause behind the health problem and thus provide great relief. Its use, in addition to redness, also controls other symptoms such as heat, swelling, dryness, itching and pain in the face. The homeopathic medicines are of natural origin and treat health problems without any side effects. These medicines are selected individually for each case based on the case presentation. So one should use homeopathic medicines under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.
Homeopathic medicines for redness and flushing of the face
1. Belladonna – Top recommended drug
Belladonna tops the list of homeopathic medicines when it comes to treating cases of facial redness and flushing. In cases where this is necessary, in addition to redness and burning, there is also a feeling of warmth on the face. The face looks red and shiny. Restlessness may be accompanied by facial redness and heat. Swelling in the face may also be present. There may be sweating on the face along with the above features. This medicine is also indicated for facial redness that appears as spots. Another indication is sudden redness at the tip of the nose, accompanied by a burning sensation. In some cases there is a pale face that suddenly alternates with a red face. Belladonna is the next useful medicine for fever with a red, swollen face. This medicine is further useful for a red face during headache with buzzing sounds in the ears, anxiety, nausea and vomiting. In cases of erysipelas it can be used when the face is red from the heat and the skin becomes hard.
2. Apis Mellifica – For a red, swollen face with heat
This medicine is very effective in treating a red, swollen face with heat. This may be accompanied by facial pain. Burning and shooting pain is marked. A stabbing sensation may also be felt in the face. There is an urge to wash the face with cold water. This medicine is of great help in erysipelas with redness and heat on the face. The red spots on the face are very painful to the touch. It is accompanied by burning, stabbing pains. Fullness in the head, headache and restlessness can be the other accompanying symptoms.
3. Sanguinaria Canadensis – For limited redness on the cheeks
This medicine is of great use for redness on the cheeks in demarcated (well-defined) areas. This may be present on one or both cheeks. A burning sensation on the cheeks is associated with it. The face is painful to the touch. Stiffness may be felt in the face. In case of fever in the afternoon with limited redness of the cheeks, this medicine is again very useful.
4. Ferrum with – For sudden redness in the face due to exertion, the slightest emotions, pain
This medicine is recommended for sudden redness of the face after exertion, for the slightest emotions or for pain. At other times the face looks pale. This medicine is prominently indicated for facial pain due to nerve involvement accompanied by fiery facial redness. The redness can sometimes only be present in a single spot on the face. The pain in the face usually follows overheating or cold washing. The next indication to use this medicine is redness of the face with dizziness.
5. Capsicum – For alternating redness and pallor of the face
Capsicum is a beneficial medicine for cases where there is alternating redness and pallor of the face. There is an excessive feeling of heat on the face. Pain can also be felt in the face. The pain worsens when touched. Worsening of the pain can also occur in the evening. This medicine is then indicated for cases of scarlatina with extremely red face, swollen cracked lips and blisters in the mouth.
6. Amylenum Nitrosum – For facial flushing during menopause
Amylenum Nitrosum is a very important medicine for controlling facial flushing during menopause. Blood rushes to the face, along with heat. A dizzy feeling may be associated with this. Facial flushing happens at the slightest emotion. A heated sensation may also be felt in the head, along with warmth in the face. There is excessive sweating in addition to the above complaints. In some cases, a throbbing headache may occur with facial flushing.
7. Rhus Tox – For dark redness with yellow, fluid-filled eruptions
This medicine is suitable if the face turns dark red with yellow, fluid-filled eruptions. It is accompanied by burning and itching. A stabbing or tingling sensation is also felt. The face is painful to the touch. Swelling of the face may occur.
8. Lycopodium – For red spots on the face with swelling
This medicine may be considered if red spots appear on the face and there is swelling. It may be covered with pus-filled eruptions, i.e. pustules. Heat waves appear on the face with a burning sensation. A network of small blood vessels can be seen on the face, along with the above features.