Flush R23.2

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 17.09.2022

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Synonym(s)

Episodic blushing; Flushing; Flush Phenomena

Definition
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Frequent functional disorder with attacks of patchy or extensive, bright or deep red erythema on the face and upper half of the body, persisting for a few minutes to an hour, sometimes with a feeling of heat and mild to moderate swelling (especially of the facial skin).

Etiopathogenesis
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Sudden flushing may be due to loss of neuronal vasotone as a result of a direct response of vascular smooth muscle to very different stimuli. Triggering factors include:

Therapy
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According to the underlying disease.

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