“Excitement Flush” – Events

 “Excitement Flush” – Events

Many people notice this during:

• Weddings

• Parties

• Stage performances

• Big achievements

• Romantic moments

Suddenly the face becomes red, warm, or blotchy.

This is called the excitement flush.

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1. Happiness Also Activates Hormones

When you feel excited or happy, your body releases:

• Adrenaline

• Noradrenaline

These hormones increase blood flow to the skin.

More blood flow = redness and warmth on the face.

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2. Blood Vessels Open Quickly

Excitement causes tiny blood vessels in the skin to widen.

This leads to:

• Red cheeks

• Sudden glow or patchy redness

• Warm feeling on face and ears

This reaction is harmless and temporary.

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3. Sensitive Skin Reacts More

People with:

• Sensitive skin

• Rosacea

• Acne-prone skin

…notice excitement flush more clearly and intensely.

Their skin reacts faster to emotional changes.

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4. Why Some People Get Pimples After Events

During happy events:

• Sleep is disturbed

• Diet changes

• Makeup is heavier

• Skincare routine is skipped

All this can trigger pimples a few days later.

The flush itself is not acne—but the habits around events can cause breakouts.

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5. When Should You Worry?

Excitement flush is normal.

But consult a dermatologist if:

• Redness lasts many hours

• Burning or itching is present

• Flushing happens frequently without reason

These may point to skin sensitivity or rosacea.

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How to Control Excitement Flush

You don’t need to suppress emotions—just support your skin.

• Use a light moisturizer

• Avoid heavy makeup before events

• Keep skin cool

• Drink enough water

• Practice slow breathing

Calm body = calm skin.

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Key Message

Happy emotions affect skin just like stress does—only in a gentler way.

Skin reacts to every emotion, not just negative ones.

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Doctor’s Note

If your face flushes easily during happy or emotional moments, your skin is telling you it’s sensitive, not unhealthy.

At Dr RIZWAN’S SKIN COSMETIC and LASER CLINIC, we guide patients to manage such reactions gently—without over-treating normal skin responses.

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