Bright, distinct, red splotches on cheeks when exposed to cold for extended periods?!
Question: Bright, distinct, red splotches on cheeks when exposed to cold for extended periods.?
Hi,
I'm a 22-year-old male with a medical problem that I can't seem to find a solid answer on.
For the past few winters I've been getting bright red splotches on my cheeks and around my nose (brightest on my cheeks) when I'm out in 40 degree or lower temperature for more than 30 minutes or so. The splotches peak when I go back into a warm environment and usually fade within a few hours. From what I've seen and been told they're not just normal "cold cheeks," though - several people have asked if I was hit in the face or something.
I can always see the redness if I look closely (around my cheeks and nose) but it's much more visible after being exposed to cold. Additionally, I seem to get sun burn there before anywhere else on my face.
I have psoriasis and have just assumed that the redness was somehow related, but a discussion I had with someone recently has led me to believe that it might not be. The hypochondriac in me is coming out and I need answers.
Aside from sitting out in the cold for a while and seeing a doctor about it, does anyone have any thoughts on what it might be.?Health Question & Answer
I'm a 22-year-old male with a medical problem that I can't seem to find a solid answer on.
For the past few winters I've been getting bright red splotches on my cheeks and around my nose (brightest on my cheeks) when I'm out in 40 degree or lower temperature for more than 30 minutes or so. The splotches peak when I go back into a warm environment and usually fade within a few hours. From what I've seen and been told they're not just normal "cold cheeks," though - several people have asked if I was hit in the face or something.
I can always see the redness if I look closely (around my cheeks and nose) but it's much more visible after being exposed to cold. Additionally, I seem to get sun burn there before anywhere else on my face.
I have psoriasis and have just assumed that the redness was somehow related, but a discussion I had with someone recently has led me to believe that it might not be. The hypochondriac in me is coming out and I need answers.
Aside from sitting out in the cold for a while and seeing a doctor about it, does anyone have any thoughts on what it might be.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
There may be nothing wrong clinically just because things don't work the way you think they should. Your response to changes in temperature is not unusual - there is wide range of variation in the way people respond. People with certain complexions respond like this.
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