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Face Turns Red When Embarassed/Nervous?

My face turns red whenever I'm embarrassed or nervous. For example, when I'm presenting something my whole face turns red and my ears. Its annoying and I don't know how to control it. Sometimes it turns red when I'm not even embarrassed or nervous. I don't think its rosacea, but I really don't know what it is. I want to know if there is a solution. I'm hoping there is because I don't plan to go to college with this problem where I'm most likely going to have to take public speaking classes!

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by pamjam8 in MA
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Face Turns Red when Embarassed/Nervous

Hi there, Blushing often occurs when you are nervous or embarrassed. It can also happen when you are angry. Your body secretes more adrenaline during these situations, which causes your heart rate and breathing to increase. The blood vessels in your face also dilate (open up to allow more blood to flow). Since more blood than usual is now flowing through the capillaries in your face, your face will appear more red. The effect is even more pronounced in... more
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Facial redness and flushing is rosacea

Facial redness and flushing is a sign of rosacea. Flushings can be triggered by environment, social settings, foods, medications, etc. Your best bet will be to see a dermatologist for an evaluation and treatment plan.
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please help!!
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