My face is red | Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of facial flushing
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Maybe it's because the weather is hot these days, but my face is suddenly red... Am I the only one who feels this way?
Especially one day, whenever I wash my face and come out, my face turns red ใ ใ
My face is red and I feel hot, so I'm worried for no reason and my makeup doesn't seem to be going on well.
I looked it up and it seems like if you hear other people say "your face is red" like I do, it could be rosacea?
So today, I've summarized the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of facial flushing!
1. Causes of facial flushing
The causes of facial flushing can vary depending on gender and age.
1) Menopause
Women in their 50s experience menopause as their female hormone levels decline, which can lead to facial flushing. Those who experienced early menopause or had surgery to remove their ovaries may experience flushing symptoms, such as "facial flushing," even earlier.
2) Changes in emotions
It's said that flushing symptoms can occur when you're anxious or emotionally stressed due to autonomic nervous system instability. Symptoms like palpitations and dry mouth may also occur.
3) Drugs
Medications you take can also cause facial flushing. Medications like high blood pressure medications and angina medications can cause this symptom.
4) Food
Food can also cause flushing. Some people report experiencing flushing after consuming spicy foods or hot drinks.
2. Symptoms of facial flushing
Symptoms of facial flushing may include sweating as the sweat glands become activated.
Additionally, symptoms such as anxiety and nervousness may appear along with fatigue. If these symptoms occur at night, it can cause insomnia.
3. Treatment of facial flushing
If you hear people around you say, "Your face is red," or if you think you have that symptom, it is helpful to find the cause and get treatment.
1) Drug therapy
If symptoms appear after menopause, treatment is said to proceed by taking female hormones.
2) Non-pharmacological treatment
It's recommended to avoid hot or spicy foods that can worsen symptoms, and to minimize caffeine intake. It's also recommended to reduce emotional anxiety and manage stress.
4. Preventing facial flushing
It's also important to make efforts to prevent symptoms on a daily basis. While there's no definitive method, improving your lifestyle habits can help!
1) Avoid spicy foods
Since the capsaicin contained in spicy food can cause flushing symptoms, it is best to avoid it as much as possible to prevent facial flushing, and it is also said that reducing the intake of chili peppers and black pepper as much as possible is helpful.
2) Abstinence
Alcohol is also one of the factors that causes flushing, and it is said that reducing alcohol consumption is good for preventing symptoms because it can dilate the blood vessels in the skin.
3) Avoid sudden temperature changes
Exposure to rapid temperature changes can worsen symptoms. Therefore, it's recommended to limit visits to saunas and steam rooms, and in winter, wearing a mask when going outside can help protect your skin from cold winds.
It is also said that after exercising, it is good to shower with water that is not too hot or cold.
4) Use sunscreen
If you have rosacea due to sensitive skin, it is important to apply sunscreen diligently to prevent your symptoms from worsening with sunlight exposure.
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5) Skin soothing care
Additionally, if your skin feels hot due to facial flushing, it's important to take care of it to soothe the irritated skin. It's recommended to use ampoules, soothing creams, or mask packs to reduce the heat and provide moisture.
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Today, we shared about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of facial flushing!
If you experience symptoms like 'my face is red' or 'my face feels very hot' like mine, please suspect facial flushing and take appropriate action :)