Why Do my Cheeks Randomly Flush and Get Blotchy?

There are many causes of flushing, and you may need a complete work-up by a dermatologist to find out, and it may not be possible to find the culprit. Rosacea is probably the most common cause. This is considered adult acne but not all people have the pimples and some only have the form of Rosacea that consists of tiny capillary blood vessels in the skin. These can open more at times making more blood flow cause the skin to turn red and feel warm at times. Some people have this as a... more

Thanks for your question. Redness is a hallmark of rosacea, a skin condition where the patient experiences easy flushing to a variety of factors, and a residual "nearly always present" background redness on the cheeks, nose, or area between the eyebrows. It is possible that this is what you are referring to, but there are other skin conditions such as keratosis pilaris that may also be causes of blotchiness on the face. Your dermatologist will be able to help you should you have either of... more