The Red Nose Syndrome

Winter can certainly wreak havoc on your skin, with colder temperatures and lower levels of humidity leading to drier air and drier skin, not to mention frequent colds and nose-blowing. There are times, however, when it is hard to discern the difference between a winter nuisance and an ongoing skin condition. For instance, what you perceive to be redness from harsh winds or chapped skin due to the common cold could actually be a persistent redness that is a sign of a skin disease called rosacea. Since cold weather and strong winds are triggers that can aggravate rosacea, there is a possibility that the redness may not be what you think.
According to the experts at Galderma, persistent redness across the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin can be an early warning sign of rosacea, and at this stage, it is usually easier to arrest its progress. The key is to detect the persistent redness and act on it. By recognizing the problem and seeing a dermatologist, you can begin treatment. The key is to give a dermatologist a call once the redness persists to the point that it has become a personal concern. A dermatologist can accurately assess the problem.