Facial blushing is out of control. Can I take beta blockers or similar?

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Hi, I suffer from severe facial blushing. It has got to the stage where I dread going to work and college because of the fear of blushing. it happens more than 5 times a day on average I would say. I have read about beta blockers but I am asthmatic (only very mild) and have read that you shouldn't take them if you are asthmatic. Can I take these? Or are there alternatives? Thanks in advance

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

See your doctor but I would try non sedating antihistamine such as Zyrtec or Claritin. If this helps it can be combined wothbzantac for its antihistamine effect.

Jordan Rihani, MD · Answer

Beta blockers are contraindicated for asthmatics for a number of reasons so I would talk to your physician if you are interested in trying that particular medication. There are some other medications that have been tried for blushing which you may also consider. I understand this is a frustrating issue. Best of luck!

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