What’re These Red Spots And Vein-like Blotches On My Face?
I’ve had these red blotches since I was in elementary school (now in high school). I do have a bit of acne, but I cleanse my face twice everyday with Clean & Clear, and sometimes put moisturizer on. My skin is slightly oily, but it’s mostly on my nose and forehead. I wash my hair everyday, if that matters, and I try to change my pillowcase as often as I can. I also clip my bangs to the side when I sleep, but these red blotches seem to never go away. The only things I pop are whiteheads, which don’t show up frequently.
I heard rosacea could be it, but from what I’ve researched, I don’t think I actually have it. Whatever’s causing it, it only appears on my cheeks. I do love spicy foods, but I control myself. The last time I went to a dermatologist was when my forehead was breaking out. My parents asked him to check my face to see if I could prevent pimples, because everything below my forehead was pretty much flawless, besides the red veins. He never said anything about them.
Are there any products that could help minimize, or even diminish these red blotches on my face? School is starting soon, and I feel really insecure about them.
Here’s a picture of my cheek: http://i34.tinypic.com/2n155qg.jpg
I am asian, if that matters. I read that caucasians were more likely to have rosacea, and that ethnicities can contribute a bit to skin types.
Please answer if you can, and thanks in advance 
I apologize for such a long description.
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Have you ever been checked for allergies? Sometimes allergies can cause blotching like that, especially to things like dust mites or even food allergies. There is a chance it’s rosacea, and while you are Asian it still can crop up. You might want to explore the allergy route, when my allergies are well controlled the blotching on my face is seriously reduced, which is why I think it is a possibility.
As for a cover up, you might want to try Dermablend. Believe me, I really understand being insecure about it, I was for many years, especially in school. Good luck!