Connect
← Return to Red Ear Syndrome, anyone experienced it
Discussion
Red Ear Syndrome, anyone experienced it
Skin Health | Last Active: Jan 26 11:31am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
My daughter is 14. This has gone on for maybe 5 or 6 years. It was only her ear but then moved to cheeks amd a recent bout that went down her chest. All doctors are clueless about it and chalk it up to some vasodilation. This happens daily, sometimes numerous times daily. If she has a day that it doesn't happen, she doesn't even know because it happens so often. No amount of research other than the typical causes of vasodilation and RES (red ear syndrome) have provided any useful information. Could this just be normal flushing? It is hot to the touch and last a few hours usually. It is embarrassing for her because EVERYONE notices because it just happens so quickly with often no apparent reason. Extreme activity and anger cause this but the heat, why the heat? Do you have any advice?
Replies to "My daughter is 14. This has gone on for maybe 5 or 6 years. It was..."
Connect
Hi @cnstory78 Your poor daughter! As if being a teenager isn’t difficult enough! I used to blush easily as a teenager but that was many decades ago and I guess I must have finally grown out of it. But it was embarrassing. So my heart goes out to your daughter to have this happen excessively. It reminds me of menopause with my 5 alarm hot flashes, aka. Power surges! 🥵
Which leads me to wondering if your daughter has ever had her hormone levels checked? Hormonal imbalances, high cortisol levels, particular vitamin or mineral deficiencies or overloads can play a roll in facial flushing.
It might be worth a consultation with an endocrinologist. Another option. if you have a practitioner where you live, is to have her be seen by a Functional Medicine Clinic.
I’m way beyond menopause but a good friend of mine who has been suffering from relentless hot flashes turned to acupuncture. This has helped her immensely to reduce the occurrences and severity. With subsequent acupuncture sessions about 6 weeks apart, she’s to the point of the flashes being very rare.
I have acupuncture treatments sessions regularly as well for neck/head/ upper back related issues. It’s virtually painless and keeps me free from headaches. It might be worth a try for your daughter. Acupuncture can have a calming effect on the entire body. Make sure the practitioner is licensed and certified. I hope your daughter can find some relief!
Has she had hormone levels evaluated?