My nose and the centre of my face are permanently red - anyone know what this is?

[sinkingfast]

It's not the skin IYKWIM, it's like I'm flushed all the time. I was wondering whether it could be linked to my diet?

Any suggestions would be so appreciated - it's really getting me down .

Could it be this? www.nhs24.com/content/default.asp?page=s5_4&articleID=325&sectionID=10

Yes, it could well be, although I don't have any spots or pimples (but if I'm reading it correctly, they aren't there at the beginning?). Thanks for finding that - sounds like a visit to the GP would be a good first step.

Good Luck. xx

Thank you (weak )

I have this too. It's tiresome but not dangerous. You can either give up all alcohol, spicy food and excitement or buy a) a good robust foundation and b) dramatic lipstick or eyemakeup to distract other people from your red bits. And remember that most people don't notice it much anyway.

Thanks solidgold, that's useful. I don't drink very much at all but I do drink gallons of tea and coffee - could that have something to do with it? I also don't wear make-up - any recommendations?

Sounds like rosacea

Haven't looked at the link- but is it for rosacea?
There was a feature on this in the times Body and Soul yesterday- if you google, you should fin it.

www.thetimes.co.uk

p.s.

Both Clinique and Estee Lauder do heavy-duty foundations- you will have to see their websites for exact details- or there is www.dermablend.co.uk

sinking - I get a red nose from drinking coffee. really annoying, and I limit myself to 1 cup a day. any more, and I start to look like a clown. it runs in my mothers family

Thanks for the links honestfriend and that's really interesting Nighbynight - maybe I'll try cutting out tea and coffee for a month and see what happens.