Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Hi barefootjan Tohot Tohandle here. Just had to put my oar in on the flushing debate - as I have a real problem with this. I think there is a lot of confusion about flushing and blushing. Many term the two as the same - when they are not and I am afraid that many of these such people are " doctors " , so no wonder we are confused. To me a " blush " is caused by an emotional response to something say embarrassing. A blush doesn't last very long and goes as quick as it comes usually. A " flush " to me, usually takes longer to come and unfortunately longer to go (can last hours if the triggers are there!). A flush is caused by food, heat, or whatever your triggers are. I say all this because I had ESB (ETS by clamping) last August and I don't think I knew the difference between blushing and flushing, thought they were both the same and expected the ESB to cure it. NOW, I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. I would say that my blushing has been cured 75% but my real problem is, and has always been, FLUSHING! With me, flushing and blushing look the same in that my cheeks, neck and chest get really red and blotchy. I usually know when I have blushed, but sometimes I haven't known that I am flushed until I look in a mirror and see the ghastly red neck, chest etc. I would say that a flare to me, is related to whatever conditions you are suffering from. Acne, flushing, blushing, stinging, pain - if they suddenly get worse than usual - I would say that's a flare. Well, must dash, got lots of flushing and a few blushings to do! > >To: rosacea-support >Subject: Re: flushing (was Matija) >Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 20:56:28 -0000 > > > > > Now, when we speak of flushing, I have a question, just for the >record: is > > there any generally agreed on description of flushing? Would it be >when your > > entire face goes red, or just the cheeks (or any other facial area >affected > > by rosacea). Would it be intense redness or simply any degree of >increased > > redness/pinkiness? And for how long? > > > > Thanks, > > Alena > >Why are there two terms, " blush " and " flush, " when both seem to be >the same? > >Can you be red (or pink or whatever) but not hot, and/or not >stinging, and still be considered flushed? > >Also, in reference to rosecea, is a " flare " the same as a " flush, " or >does flaring refer to something different altogether? > >Thank you. > > > >-- >Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group >(http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't >give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the >subject when replying to a digest ! > >See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > >To leave the list send an email to >rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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