WebMD Now: What Your Face Tells You
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Your face? It's your calling card to the world. It also says a lot about your health. Even if you take care of your skin, stuff can happen. Most of the time, proper moisturizer, gentle cleansing, and a little TLC will suffice. But some things require a call to the doctor. So it pays to be aware.
Skin looking red and a little bit ruddy? If your daily regimen isn't doing the trick, it may be rosacea, a common condition that causes redness and small bumps on the nose and face. Although we don't really know what causes rosacea, your dermatologist can help you treat it and get the redness under control.
If the skin on your face is reddish, dry, flaky, and itchy, it could mean you just need to drink more water and keep up with the moisturizer. But it can also mean a sign of eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, or another skin condition. Many of these conditions are easily treatable with prescription creams and other medications.
Other changes in the color or appearance of your skin can indicate much more serious issues. Keep track of any marks or changes in coloration on your face. It's rare, but sometimes, these marks can be a sign of problems elsewhere in your body.
Let's say you discover a physical change or something new on your face. Now, most of the time, these are as simple as skin tags or other benign blemishes. But some red growths on the face may be a sign that you need to get screened for skin cancer. Most skin cancers are very treatable and curable if you catch them early, so if you see something that wasn't there before, say something. Like most things involving your health, it's about taking care and staying aware.
Ask your primary care doctor how often you should see a dermatologist. And always use sunblock SPF 30 or higher, even in winter or when it's cold and cloudy outside. Treat your skin right. When in doubt, get it checked out.
Skin looking red and a little bit ruddy? If your daily regimen isn't doing the trick, it may be rosacea, a common condition that causes redness and small bumps on the nose and face. Although we don't really know what causes rosacea, your dermatologist can help you treat it and get the redness under control.
If the skin on your face is reddish, dry, flaky, and itchy, it could mean you just need to drink more water and keep up with the moisturizer. But it can also mean a sign of eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, or another skin condition. Many of these conditions are easily treatable with prescription creams and other medications.
Other changes in the color or appearance of your skin can indicate much more serious issues. Keep track of any marks or changes in coloration on your face. It's rare, but sometimes, these marks can be a sign of problems elsewhere in your body.
Let's say you discover a physical change or something new on your face. Now, most of the time, these are as simple as skin tags or other benign blemishes. But some red growths on the face may be a sign that you need to get screened for skin cancer. Most skin cancers are very treatable and curable if you catch them early, so if you see something that wasn't there before, say something. Like most things involving your health, it's about taking care and staying aware.
Ask your primary care doctor how often you should see a dermatologist. And always use sunblock SPF 30 or higher, even in winter or when it's cold and cloudy outside. Treat your skin right. When in doubt, get it checked out.
