ondreeuh Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I've had random flushing occasionally for the past several months.... can't remember if it happened during warm weather (at this point, I can't remember warm weather at all LOL). But my house is warm and it happens inside. Humidity is around 30% inside. It seems to happen most days, maybe a couple times a day (until very recently). My face feels warm, and when I look in the mirror I'm pink, especially on my cheekbones (but not in a cute way). Being in cold undoubtably makes it worse. For the past couple of days, not only am I flushed non-stop, but my skin has become rougher. I almost look rashy and my skin is super duper dry and sensitive. I've been putting Eucerin on it. I am not outside much, but it is cold & windy. Yesterday I had to walk a few blocks in temps that were -17 with windchill and my face was of course numb when I got home. I don't go outside unless I have to (and then mostly just to/from the car) but I do have to take my preschooler 2 blocks away for preschool and I'd rather not warm up the car and drive that piddly distance! So cold makes it worse, but is not the only factor. What could make me suddenly so sensitive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 My face has done this in the winter since I hit my 40's. I do not use soap on my skin at all in the winter, just wash with water and a wash cloth, pat dry and slather with coconut oil. I do a yogurt and aspirin mask once a week that helps exfoliate and soften. Is there any way to increase the humidity in your home? We run a wood stove and I have a steamer on it at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Rosacea comes to mind. It can be "quiet" for years then suddenly flare and get bad. I was simply a "blusher" up through my late 20's then began getting redder and redder, now late 30's its fairly constant. Balls! I did a google image search, and of course the worst cases show up. It does sort of match, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 My face has done this in the winter since I hit my 40's. I do not use soap on my skin at all in the winter, just wash with water and a wash cloth, pat dry and slather with coconut oil. I do a yogurt and aspirin mask once a week that helps exfoliate and soften. Is there any way to increase the humidity in your home? We run a wood stove and I have a steamer on it at all times. I looked up ideal humidity numbers, and one site says that at our outdoor temps, humidity should not be above 30%. This is too avoid too much condensation on windows & causes mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The vitamin niacin can cause flushing. It is commonly used in supplements for cholesterol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 High blood pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hot flash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm only 35, don't have high bp or cholesterol and am not on new meds. Thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Rosacea makes my face and ears and neck flush when I do things that annoy it like indulge in caffeine, alcohol or sunlight. To which I tell it, tough cookies, not avoiding any of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I flush if I have alcohol or some other things I've developed a reaction to, like turmeric. This didn't use to be the case. I used to flush around 3pm every day. I never did figure that one out. Eventually it went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Rosacea makes my face and ears and neck flush when I do things that annoy it like indulge in caffeine, alcohol or sunlight. To which I tell it, tough cookies, not avoiding any of the above. LOL! My skin is also really dry and trying to flake, so I'm going to blame it on temperature fluctuations. I notice I am sensitive to the gas fireplace, but to that I say "tough cookies!" because it's the best way to heat our living area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I thought I had developed Rosacea and finally realized that my face flushing happened within 30 minutes or so of taking my vitamins. After some research, I discovered I was experiencing "niacin flush" from one of my supplements. I thought I would mention it---just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Maybe your skin care regimen is too harsh or not moiturizing enough for the current humidity/temps? I have to change my soap and face lotions with the seasons. Are you under more stress/anxiety/general emotions than usual? My face and chest get really flushed periodically during stressful times. It's just my body's little way of "dealing" I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I would guess early menopause, or pre-menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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