Redness

Redness, rosacea and couperose all have a common manifestation: red skin. This similarity often leads to confusion between these different skin conditions. So, what is the difference between redness, rosacea and couperose? This article provides some answers.

The redness of spots is directly linked to the inflammatory response they trigger. What are the red spots that can appear?

Redness is caused by a significant influx of blood, when the blood capillaries that supply the skin excessively dilate at the level of the dermis. This is generally observed in hypersensitive skin, due to an impaired skin barrier and an over-reactivity of sensory fibres, whereas it may not necessarily have occurred in normal skin. How can these skin manifestations be soothed? Follow our advice!

Some compounds found in skincare or haircare products are recognised allergens. Exposure to these molecules can lead to hypersensitivity redness or even contact eczema, even in the absence of a genetic atopic predisposition.

Transient erythema, persistent plaques or visible blood vessels… The presentations of redness are diverse. They may reflect mere sensitivity or an underlying inflammatory process. Do you know how to distinguish the different types of redness? Let’s examine them together.