Flushing of the face may also be associated with other conditions where flushing occurs in the absence of embarrassment, or other precipitating factors. Menopause and carcinoid are two different types of condition associated with abnormal blushing. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints.
Treatment depends on the cause.
For a normal response to embarrassment or anger, you need to do nothing. However, if the response is really troublesome, a prescribed beta-blocker may help. For fever , reduce the temperature. For alcoholism , try abstinence or temperance. For sensitivity to alcohol, practice abstinence.