Definition of Skin blushing/flushing:

Skin blushing or flushing is a sudden reddening of the face, neck, or upper chest.

Considerations:

Blushing is a normal body response that may occur when you are embarrassed, angry, excited, or experiencing some other strong emotion.

Flushing of the face may also be associated with certain medical conditions.

Common Causes:

Common causes include:

• Extreme emotions
• Hot or spicy foods
• Rosacea

Other causes include:

• Alcohol use
• Carcinoid syndrome
• Certain medicines used to treat diabetes and high cholesterol
• High fever
• Menopause
• Rapid changes in temperature