Facial Redness Does Not Always Mean Rosacea
Tue Feb 03 2026
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Facial redness is often seen as something that needs to be fixed. In this episode, I want to look at it more carefully.
Not all facial redness is rosacea. While rosacea is a serious inflammatory condition that needs proper treatment, many people have persistent facial redness that is genetic and completely benign. I see this confusion often, and when redness is misdiagnosed, the skincare choices that follow can actually make the skin more sensitive and uncomfortable.
I also explain how to recognize the difference between inflammatory redness and a condition called erythema faciei. I also share why aggressive treatments like acids, exfoliation, lasers, or heavy creams are often the wrong approach, and what supportive, science based skincare can really help. Some skin features are not problems to solve. They are part of your skin’s natural story.
Learn more from the previous episodes:
Exfoliation Secrets: How to Renew Your Skin the Smart Way
Sun Protection Strategy: More Than Sunscreen!
SPF Isn’t Enough: The New Language of Sun Care
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Send us a text Facial redness is often seen as something that needs to be fixed. In this episode, I want to look at it more carefully. Not all facial redness is rosacea. While rosacea is a serious inflammatory condition that needs proper treatment, many people have persistent facial redness that is genetic and completely benign. I see this confusion often, and when redness is misdiagnosed, the skincare choices that follow can actually make the skin more sensitive and uncomfortable. I also explain how to recognize the difference between inflammatory redness and a condition called erythema faciei. I also share why aggressive treatments like acids, exfoliation, lasers, or heavy creams are often the wrong approach, and what supportive, science based skincare can really help. Some skin features are not problems to solve. They are part of your skin’s natural story. Learn more from the previous episodes: Exfoliation Secrets: How to Renew Your Skin the Smart Way Sun Protection Strategy: More Than Sunscreen! SPF Isn’t Enough: The New Language of Sun Care Connect with us: Meder by Dr. Tiina Meder Meder Beauty Instagram Meder Beauty Facebook Meder Beauty TikTok Meder Beauty LinkedIn Meder Beauty YouTube Listen to the Meder Beauty Podcast on Apple Podcasts