Home health options include avoiding specific triggers, such as spicy foods, hot beverages, toxins, bright sunlight, and extreme cold or heat. Removing yourself from high-stress situations may also help prevent flushing. If your flushing doesn't subside, make an appointment with your healthcare provider.

What causes you to flush?

What causes flushing? Flushing, also called 'plethora' occurs when the blood vessels beneath the skin surface become dilated for any reason. This process can occur as a normal response to intense emotions, such as embarrassment, anger, guilt, anxiety or stress.

How long does flush face last?

Facial flushing: Your skin may feel hot and change color when experiencing facial flushing, which can be triggered by stress, exercise, or alcohol, or have no obvious reason at all. Your neck and upper chest may also be involved and this symptom can last from a few minutes to a few hours or longer.