i go red at the slightest thing why when i dont even feel embarrased
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fitness? isis answered Monday February 12 2007, 4:41 pm: Lots of people blush easily but there can be a few different causes. It also depends on your age.
The skin contains a network of small blood vessels that have tiny muscles in their walls. They are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This system is the network of nerves in the body which produce reflex or automatic reactions, so you can't control them. This in turn is affected by various things like heat, illness, emotions etc. If you are blushing a lot and when you are not consciously embarrassed, it may that the autonomic system is overworking.
Some people blush more easily than others. Eg. Hot spicy food may affect one person with a barely visible blush, whilst another person may become very red.
Facial blushing can also be accompanied by excessive sweating, particularly of the face or hands. This can be treated by a doctor.
Another cause could be menopause, apologies if you are too young for this, you did not give your age.
Certain prescription drugs can also have this effect, as can some skin conditions.
If you are young, it is possible you could be reacting with embarrassment without it being so apparent you notice it. Teenagers generally grow out of it and if it's due to hormonal activity, this should also die down in time.
If it is really proving to be a problem to you or if you feel there may an underlying medical cause, I would suggest you consult your doctor. There are several treatments for this condition and there should be no need for you to have to 'put up with it'.
Good luck. [ isis's advice column | Ask isis A Question ]
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