In the 'Symptoms - Skin - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about facial flushing:
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Not counting blushing during embarrassing situations, do you experience facial blushing, flushing or redness more frequently or intensely than would be considered normal?
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"Don't know / I think I'm average" |
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"No, definitely not" |
Not being prone to facial flushing |
A symptom |
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"Mild / occasionally" |
Facial flushing |
A symptom |
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"Moderate / sometimes" |
Facial flushing |
A symptom |
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"Major / often" |
Facial flushing |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Caffeine Intoxication |
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Carcinoid Cancer |
The facial flushing can be temporary or constant and usually appears suddenly on the face or neck. The flush looks deep red or purple. When this occurs, you may also feel warm, unpleasant, and have a rapid heartbeat. The flush may last only a few minutes in early stages of carcinoid syndrome and may last hours during later stages. |
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Electrical Hypersensitivity |
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Rosacea |
Rosacea is often accompanied by a red face due to flushing. Sometimes the affected skin is swollen and hot. |
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Rosacea |
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GLOSSARY
Syndrome
A medical condition characterized by a collection of related symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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