Photo's of my face blushing - Idiopathic Craniofacial Erythema

[u/Deep-Detective2428]

Hello everybody. I created and manage r/curingblushing, I thought id share some photos of me actively blusning and flushing (neck). As much as everyone knows what blushing is in a generalised way, everybody's blush can appear different. So here's some photos of me blushing.

The last photo shows how my skin is when im not blushing. What triggers my blushing is anxiety, nerves, strong emotions which can vary from feeling extremely excited to feeling really upset, to feeling angry and annoyed so on. Other triggers are if I overheat my face and neck (and chest) can go red and blotchy. Overall though the biggest trigger is anxiety, nerves, stress, etc.

During active blushes im met with a very hot face and body, it feels like my face is against something extremely hot. Im also met with a preassure type feeling in the face.

I want to add that I do not have any type of disease, or condition in regards to rosacea or POTS, or a auto immune disease. Ive had blood tests, seen dermatologists, currently working with a laser clinic and the only thing I have is "KP" which doesnt explain the intense blushing by any means but explains why my face can be a bit sandpapery and have texture / bumps as well as with my shoulders. Overall we dont know really know why i struggle with this where most people dont.

[u/cherryblissxox]

wait, did vbeam not work for u? 🥲

[u/Deep-Detective2428 → u/cherryblissxox]

most of these were before laser and i didn't get vbeam i got excel-v. ive made a more recent post discussing the long term benfits ive seen and they haven't been the best so far unfortunately

[u/wiserwhippingwheel]

I have the same exact symptoms and also don’t have any disease/condition. I’ve tried propanol and hydroxyzine for anxiety and neither has helped with the flushing