Does anyone else have skin prone to redness/blushing/flushing?

[NewEraNewMindset]

I have the joy of very reactive skin. It hates temperature changes, swimming, sunshine, cold, wind, alcohol/stimulants.

I find a diet low in sugar helps the flushing and caffeine is definitely an antagonist but if I go out in cold weather I find I get red cheeks in returning to a warm house. I find it embarrassing as I look like an idiot and my cheeks sting.

Has anyone found anything that helps? Years ago I had laser treatment to try and strengthen the capillaries. It kind of helped but it wasn't a cure all sadly.

[mazarineblue]

This may sound a bit odd, but have any of you tried Botox? I've got exactly the same problem and have seen a few clinics offering Botox for redness -so I had it done yesterday! I assume it stops the nerves becoming oversensitive to stimuli, too early to tell yet, but already notice my red is less red if you know what I mean!

[sebsmummy1]

I have had Botox in the past to try and stop the flushing but sadly I just couldn't smile for 6 months lol

[mazarineblue]

That's not good sebs! I had micro injections all over sort of where the blood vessels feed into to yr cheeks, Dr deliberately undertreats to ensure no muscle droop. I guess it depends on practioner) but not drooped yet!!

[sebsmummy1]

It was a hell if a long time ago so it's great that they have refined it. It didn't work for me though sadly. Is it working for you?

[mazarineblue]

I think so, certainly I'm not flushing so much in the heat/ when I drink even one drop of alcohol! My skin looks more even too. Had one mini treatment then v small (free!) top up where bits of red still uneven yesterday. Glad now the Dr was overly cautious after your experience! Cost £175 , figure out that if a long term solution, may not be that more in price than all the expensive make up and creams I have-plus one of the few bonuses of never sunbathing or drinking loads cos of the redness means I don't need Botox anywhere else) - yay!

[YourBubzYourRulzHun]

mazarine can I ask where you had it done and how you found the Dr who administered it please?
Did you just Google or was it a recommendation? I'd love to have it done, I've spent so much money on creams that promise to help with flushing and they never work.

[mazarineblue]

Same here yourbubz, I thought what have I got to lose?! Will dig out the details .....

[mazarineblue]

Dr Naila Raja; I'm based in the north, but she runs clinics in various places /clinics. Have a look at her website for contact details (sorry don't know how to link). She's really busy! if u do have it done, come back and update and we can compare!

[YourBubzYourRulzHun]

Thank you! I will have a look.
Someone else on Mumsnet told me a place to go when DD had warts on her face and we saw a dermatologist and they cleared up not long after. I've always been so grateful and word of mouth recommendations are the best.

[sksk]

Any product tips for flushing/redness plus some dryness on the nose? I am quite susceptible to redness with cold/wind/showers/even slight emotion but it is only on the nose- centre stage! I get a little dryness over the front/tip, too but lately have much more combination, perhaps oily skin on the rest of my t-zone. Many thanks!