RED WARM CHEECKS

[HODDIE]

HELLO MY SON HAS ALWAYS HAD RED / WARM  CHEEKS OUR FAMILY DOCTOR SAYS IT'S NOT ANYHING TO WORRY ABOUT. WHAT COULD IT BE ? AND IS THERE A CURE?

[Ally1981]

Hi there,
How old is your son? my daughter is 4 and hers has been doing that for the past couple of weeks off and on.. they get bright red and warm to the touch.. her forehead starys cool and she's not complaing of anything.. looks like she's got a feaver.. anyway i had her to see the doc onece and he sent her for a urine test for her sugars and infection but nothing came back.. i could take her back to get her blood test done but i hate to put her thoght that at such a yong age if i don't have too.. if you find anything more please let me know.. thanks Alice

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

If this is not associated with any other symptoms like fever or rash, there is nothing to be worried about. Flushing occurs because the blood vessels in the skin dilate.  The usual causes of flushing may be due to: alcohol, food additives, eating, neurological problems, medications or even the weather. However, if it persists, it would be best to have it evaluated further for proper management and to rule out other causes such as rosacea. Treatment usually depends on the underlying cause.

Take care and regards.