Heritage ImagesGetty Images Red in the face? You’re not alone. Flushed cheeks and pink patches are an extremely common skin complaint—even more so in winter, and increasingly (surprise, surprise) in the era of mask-wearing. And while the most cited cause of redness is rosacea, that might not necessarily be the culprit in question. Here, board certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King breaks down the different types of facial redness, and shares best practices to clear it up and restore skin to a healthy, even tone. What are the main causes of facial redness? You’ve doubtless heard a lot about rosacea, whether you suffer from it or not. A chronic skin condition, it affects more than 16 million Americans, and typically manifests as redness and visible blood vessels in the central area of the face—nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. “Also common is episodic flushing that may be accompanied by a feeling of warmth, burning or stinging, and small pimples that come and go more than regular acne.”