Skin Redness
Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, which can be a sign of inflammation or infection.
What is Skin Redness?
Skin Redness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Skin Redness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Skin Redness
The following conditions have been associated with Skin Redness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Cellulitis
A bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, warmth, and pain, which can spread and become serious.
Contact Dermatitis
A skin reaction caused by contact with an irritant or allergen, causing redness, itching, and sometimes blistering.
Fifth Disease
A common childhood viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It often starts with flu-like symptoms followed by a bright r...
Fungal Infection
An infection caused by fungi, which can affect the skin, nails, lungs, or internal organs. Common forms include athlete'...
Impetigo
A common, highly contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores, often around the nose and mouth, that burst ...
Intertrigo
A rash in skin folds such as the armpits, groin, or under the breasts, caused by friction and moisture and sometimes com...
MRSA Infection
An infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a staph bacterium resistant to several common antibi...
Mastitis
Inflammation of breast tissue, most often during breastfeeding, causing breast pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes fe...
Osteomyelitis
A bone infection, usually bacterial, causing bone pain, fever, and swelling over the affected area.
Pilonidal Cyst
A cyst that forms near the tailbone, often containing hair and skin debris, which can become infected and painful.
Pityriasis Rosea
A common, temporary skin condition that begins with a single larger 'herald' patch and is followed by smaller scaly patc...
Tinea Cruris
A fungal infection of the groin and inner thighs, commonly called jock itch, causing an itchy, red, often ring-shaped ra...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Skin Redness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.