Red Skin And Red Eyes
Eye redness is due to swollen or dilated blood vessels, which cause the surface of the eye to look red, or bloodshot.
Alternative Names
Bloodshot eyes; Red eyes; Scleral infection; Conjunctival infection
Considerations
There are many possible causes of a red eye or eyes. Some are cause for concern; some are medical emergencies. Others are of no consequence or concern at all. The degree of redness or appearance of blood usually does not correlate to how serious the situation is. It is...
Read moreMore information on "Red Skin And Red Eyes"
From Our Experts
Red Bumps Around Your Mouth? It may be Perioral Dermatitis
One of the frequent questions we get here on My Skin Care Connection is from women who find that they have red bumps or a rash around their... Read more »
Getting Out of the Red
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
Consuming to Control Pain: Chocolate and Red Wine
Consuming food can still be enjoyable, especially with the wonderful flavor of chocolate paired with a nice red wine. In fact, many... Read more »
Go Red! Or is it Go White? Alcohol and Cholesterol
The French are renown for their exquisite cuisine and fashionable lifestyles. It’s not too hard for us to imagine a French person sitting... Read more »
Seeing Red, Black and Brown
I thought I was getting over my depression, but it’s still here taking the taste out of life, making me want to hide in my house and... Read more »
From Our Sources
Avoiding and Treating Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Allergic React...
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will... Read more »
Birthmarks: red
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Red birthmarks are colored, blood vessel (vascular) skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Alternative NamesStrawberry mark;... Read more »
Rosacea Treatment and Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent... Read more »
Melanoma of the eye
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanomaSymptomsBulging eyesChange in iris colorPoor vision in one eyeRed,... Read more »
Energy-saving light bulbs may cause skin problems
Health officials are warning that spending too much time in close proximity to environmentally-safer light bulbs may cause skin redness. Though the... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
