Red in the face - Aging Issues Message Board

tx52proud · 04-20-2002, 09:55 PM

I have never been diagnosed with high blood pressure. At the same time, I have never had the symptom I'm about to describe during a Dr.'s visit. Never thought to ask about it either. Maybe someone else out there has the same problem or knows someone who does.
When I do physical work, exercise or exert myself for any other reason, my face turns sooooo red. It will remain red for great lengths of time. People will ask if I have a sunburn, it is so red. I'm 50ish and come from a mom that has the same problem. Have anything to do with high blood pressure? Or, is it something related to aging? Please forgive me if this turns out to be a dumb question (when my

face will be red for another reason).

Sallen · 05-02-2002, 08:58 AM

You might check with a dematologist. I have roseachea, and any physical labor (espically in warm weather) sets it off. It reddens my cheeks, forehead and chin area...it can cause broken veins in the face and nose. I thought it was my blood pressure as well, but turned out to be a skin condition...

Oh, just FYI, I'm 48 and didn't have this problem until I got into my 40's.

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buck58 · 06-16-2002, 05:21 AM

I don't think its age-related. My face has always reddened very easily also, a sneeze, a yawn, a cough, bending over, anything, I'm 44 now but have been this way all my life.
buck...

pinecone · 07-06-2002, 08:47 PM

Could be medication.
Could be niacin.
Could be some of the above.
HRT?

The list does go on.

Try to elimate some of the things it could be.

bjg · 07-14-2002, 12:52 PM

for buck58..i dont think the fact that you have always gotten red faces means that its not roscea ..what you describe sounds very typical of roscea and you should see a dermatologist ..my cousin has it and she is on medication for it ..so if it bothered me that is something i would check into