Redness of the skin
Skin redness, or erythema, occurs when blood vessels near the skin surface widen, increasing blood flow. It can be localised or widespread and may indicate inflammation, infection, allergy, or irritation.
Conditions that commonly cause redness of the skin
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Common Causes of Redness of the skin
- Contact dermatitis or allergic reaction
- Sunburn
- Eczema or psoriasis
- Cellulitis (bacterial skin infection)
- Rosacea
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Redness of the skin
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Redness spreading rapidly with warmth and pain (cellulitis risk)
- Redness with blistering or skin breakdown
- Whole-body redness with fever
- Redness around a wound that is worsening
- Redness that doesn't improve after a few days of home care
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