Redness of the skin.
Sudden redness of the face is a normal reaction of the body to the environment. At this time, the cheeks, neck and upper chest area turn red, you may feel hot and sweaty - redness appears due to a sudden increase in blood flow.
The most common causes are:
- Alcohol;
- Spicy food;
- Rapid change in air temperature;
- High-intensity physical activity;
- Anxiety, nervousness, stress, embarrassment;
- Sun.
Sometimes redness of the skin is caused by the following conditions:
- Carcinoid syndrome;
- Heat;
- Menopause;
- Rosacea;
- Sunburn.
In some clinical cases, the cause of facial redness is a side effect of medication.
The skin color will return to its normal, physiological color within a few minutes or maybe an hour - the result depends on the cause.
Redness of the skin is usually a temporary symptom and does not require specific intervention. However, you should consult a doctor if you know that the redness is the result of a condition in your anamnesis or you cannot associate anything with the redness, that is, neither psychological mood nor environmental factors are contributing to it.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/skin-flushing
