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Flushing Definition
Common names:
  • Face Flushing
  • Facial Flushing
  • Flushed Face
  • Flushing
A person with flushing has sudden redness and a sensation of warmth on the surface of the skin. Flushing is a common symptom that usually occurs in the face or neck.

Common causes of flushing include:
Occasionally, flushing is caused by an underlying illness, such as rosacea, carcinoid syndrome or Parkinson's disease.
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Last Updated: Jan 18, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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