In this episode, Dr Stefanie Williams breaks down ten reasons for facial redness, from common culprits like rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and eczema to less common autoimmune and malignant causes. Clear patterns, telltale clues, and treatment pitfalls help you move from guesswork to informed action.

• Rosacea signs including vessels, papules and ocular clues
• Perioral dermatitis patterns and steroid pitfalls
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis driven by Malassezia and oiliness
• Atopic eczema versus seborrhoeic features and triggers
• Contact dermatitis split into irritant and allergic mechanisms
• Everyday product culprits including retinoids, acids and fragrance
• Chronic sun damage as an amplifier of persistent redness
• Autoimmune causes including lupus and psoriasis
• Rare but serious Sézary syndrome and when to escalate
• Practical reasons to seek diagnosis before treatment