Since you notice this red rash during hot weather and after physical activity, you could be experiencing some heat rash that does not need to be treated (just prevented). If you are not using sunblock, it could also be sunburn or windburn (if you are running outside, your face could get "chapped" from sweat and sun and the "wind" as you run).
For heat rash, you want to make sure you keep your skin as cool and dry as possible. If you are outside, wear a hat that provides shade to your face, and try to run in shaded areas. Apply cool water to your face and gently dab with a towel. Wear sunscreen that is made for sensitive skin, and keep your skin well-hydrated with moisturizers at night.
Let us know if this helps, or if you think you have rosacea and not chapped/extra dry skin or heat rash.
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Have you ruled out heat rash?
Since you notice this red rash during hot weather and after physical activity, you could be experiencing some heat rash that does not need to be treated (just prevented). If you are not using sunblock, it could also be sunburn or windburn (if you are running outside, your face could get "chapped" from sweat and sun and the "wind" as you run).
For heat rash, you want to make sure you keep your skin as cool and dry as possible. If you are outside, wear a hat that provides shade to your face, and try to run in shaded areas. Apply cool water to your face and gently dab with a towel. Wear sunscreen that is made for sensitive skin, and keep your skin well-hydrated with moisturizers at night.
Let us know if this helps, or if you think you have rosacea and not chapped/extra dry skin or heat rash.
August 3, 2010 - 8:44pmThis Comment
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